Real Estate Tax Strategy

Year-Round Tax Strategy for Real Estate Investors Who Are Done Leaving Money Behind

Most tax professionals file your return and disappear until April. Our team watches your numbers all year, catches what you're missing, and builds a strategy that saves you 5 to 6 figures annually.

Recently identified $200,000 in tax savings opportunities for a single client in one engagement. As featured in AI in the Field: The Builders Blueprint, Volume 1.

We accept a limited number of Strategic Tax Partnership clients annually to ensure exceptional service.

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You're Leaving Tens of Thousands on the Table If...

Your annual tax bill exceeds $75K

And your current CPA's only advice is "pay quarterly estimates on time."

You're selling a property worth $1M+

And facing a massive capital gains hit with no sophisticated exit strategy in place.

You own multiple rental properties

But your "losses" aren't offsetting your W-2 or business income because no one optimized your Real Estate Professional Status.

You're acquiring a $500K+ property

And don't have a cost segregation or partial disposition strategy ready to deploy.

Your accountant files in April

Instead of architecting proactive strategies in January that save you 30-40% on taxes.

You've never had a full financial picture review

Entity structure, asset holdings, income sources, and investment timeline — all analyzed together to create a multi-year optimization roadmap.

Why High-Net-Worth Investors Choose Lobe CPA Solutions

01

Specialized Expertise

We're Certified Real Estate Tax Strategists, not generalists. We speak fluent 1031 exchanges, cost segregation, REPS qualification, bonus depreciation, and sophisticated entity structuring. Your portfolio deserves a specialist.

02

AI-Powered Precision

Our proprietary tools and AI-driven tax modeling identify opportunities that manual review misses. We're not just CPAs — we're technology-enabled tax architects who find money others leave on the table.

03

Proactive Partnership

Forget April tax prep panic. Our Strategic Tax Partnerships include quarterly strategy sessions, year-round planning, deal analysis before you close, and unlimited access to your dedicated tax strategist.

"AI now lets me show real estate investors exactly how much money they're leaving on the table — before we ever finish the first conversation."
— Hortensia Lobe Epee, CPA  ·  Founder, Lobe CPA Solutions

The CLEAR Method

C
Capture
Identify every dollar leaking through missed strategies
L
Layer
Stack multiple strategies for maximum tax reduction
E
Establish
Build your personalized multi-year tax roadmap
A
Activate
Execute with precise documentation and compliance
R
Run
Year-round protection with proactive monitoring

Ready to Stop Leaving Money Behind?

Most assessments identify $50,000 to $200,000 in tax savings opportunities. Let's find yours.

Hortensia Lobe Epee, CPA

Hortensia Lobe Epee

CPA, Certified Public Accountant
Certified Real Estate Tax Strategist
Certified AI Consultant
Author, AI in the Field: The Builders Blueprint, Vol. 1

From saving lunch money to saving real estate investors six figures in taxes.

The Tax Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything

My passion for finding creative ways to save money started early. Growing up in a modest household, I was already cooking my own lunch in my early teens to save the daily allowance my parents gave me. Even then, kids receiving several times my allowance would come to me for loans. I was already the "money strategist" among my peers.

At 20, I immigrated to the United States seeking opportunity. As the oldest sibling, saving money became essential so I could help provide for my family.

My interest in taxes ignited during my first job after earning my MS in Accounting from the University of Virginia. I started as an auditor at a Big 4 accounting firm, and when I received my first paycheck — which included a bonus for passing the CPA exam — I was shocked by the massive gap between my expectations and reality. That difference? Taxes.

The plans I had made for that money weren't going to happen, and I realized I was giving away thousands of dollars simply because I didn't understand the tax code. This was my lightbulb moment that fueled my passion for tax research and learning how to legally and ethically leverage every available strategy.

Why Real Estate Became My Specialty

Over my years providing tax services, I noticed a pattern: real estate investors were consistently overpaying their taxes by $50,000 to $200,000+ annually. They were building impressive portfolios but missing out on the tax code's most powerful wealth-building strategies.

Real estate offers the most sophisticated tax advantages in the entire tax code. Most investors don't know these strategies exist. As I collaborated with more investors, I became a Certified Real Estate Tax Strategist and developed proprietary tools to identify opportunities that manual tax review misses.

Published Work

AI in the Field: The Builders Blueprint, Volume 1

Chapter 22 — "The AI-Powered CPA: Year-Round Tax Strategy for Real Estate Investors Who Are Done Leaving Money Behind" — featuring the CLEAR Method and Gina, our senior AI tax strategist.

Download the free AI chapter →

My Why

As a first-generation immigrant and entrepreneur, I understand the drive to build something meaningful. When I see clients save significant money in taxes and reinvest that into their next property, it reminds me why I fell in love with tax strategy in the first place.

My personal satisfaction comes from educating investors about strategies they never knew existed and watching them use those tax savings to accelerate their wealth-building journey. I seek to inspire and open doors for those coming behind me — showing what's possible when you combine belief with the right strategies.

Ready to Discover What You're Missing?

Let's talk about how much you could be saving.

Strategic Tax Services for Serious Real Estate Investors

We offer two ways to work together. Most clients start with the Tax Savings Assessment, then engage the Strategic Tax Partnership to capture the savings we identify.

You're the Right Fit If...

Your real estate portfolio is valued at $500,000 or more

Your annual tax bill is $30,000 or higher

You're buying, selling, or holding investment properties

You want a strategic partner, not just someone to file your return

You're ready to implement real strategies, not just hear about them

You invest in your financial future as seriously as you invest in real estate

Two Ways to Work Together

Start Here

Tax Savings Assessment

Identify Your Opportunities. Quantify Your Savings.

A comprehensive paid session where we review your last 2 years of tax returns, analyze your current financial situation, and quantify exactly how much you're leaving on the table. Most assessments identify $50,000 to $200,000 in potential savings.

  • Pre-session review of your returns, entity structure, and real estate holdings
  • 60-minute live strategy session reviewing findings and missed opportunities
  • Written Savings Quantification Report with estimated tax savings
  • Clear next steps — implement yourself, work with your CPA, or engage our Partnership

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fire my current CPA? +
Not necessarily. Many clients keep their existing CPA for tax preparation while we serve as their strategic advisor. We work as your tax quarterback, coordinating with your existing team. Some clients transition their full tax work to us after the Assessment — that's a conversation we have together based on your situation.
Is this only for new investors or existing portfolios? +
Both. We work with investors at every stage. Investors with an existing portfolio often have the most immediate opportunity since we can look back at missed strategies across prior years.
How quickly can we identify savings? +
During the Tax Savings Assessment, we identify opportunities within your first session. Most clients see a clear picture of potential savings within 72 hours of completing the pre-session document review.
Do you handle bookkeeping and payroll? +
We focus exclusively on tax strategy. For bookkeeping and payroll, we refer you to trusted specialists and coordinate with them as part of your overall financial team.
Do you work with clients outside Maryland? +
Yes. We work with real estate investors across the United States. All sessions are conducted virtually using secure document sharing and video conferencing.

Your First Step Is a Discovery Call

No obligation. Just a conversation about what you're working with and whether we're the right fit.