Ask a Tax Pro.
Keep more of what you make: year-end tax strategies for real estate investors.
With Steven Hamilton, EA, founder of Hamilton Tax and Accounting
20 to 35 investors, agents, and lenders in the room every month.
Inside a Dealmaker night
Real investors, real questions, and a different topic every month.
Past sessions
- Past sessionCreate Your Buy BoxLocation, strategy, price range, and deal sources, led by Josh
- Past sessionLender Buy BoxWhat lenders look for when financing investment properties
- Past sessionSeptic Due DiligenceRed flags and what to ask before buying a property on septic
- Past sessionFinding the Right TenantsLive polls and advice rounds from the room
- September 2026Ask an AppraiserLive Q&A with certified appraiser Brian Westbrook
- Next up: October 22Ask a Tax ProYear-end tax strategies with Steven Hamilton, EA
Bring your tax questions
The moves you make before December 31 can make a real difference in what you owe, and most investors don't think about taxes until it's too late. Whether you're flipping, holding rentals, running BRRRRs, or just getting started, this is your chance to get ahead.
Steven Hamilton, EA
Steven founded Hamilton Tax and Accounting in 2012 after nearly six years in professional tax practice. His firm is a proactive tax advisory practice, not a tax preparation shop, built around finding opportunities before year-end instead of during filing season. Based in Grayslake, Illinois, the firm serves 600 to 1,000 clients a year across all 50 states, including real estate investors, business owners, and high-income W-2 earners.
As an Enrolled Agent, Steven is federally licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS. His philosophy: the tax code is thousands of pages of opportunity, and his clients pay him to know which pages apply to them. He has appeared on the BiggerPockets Money Podcast and speaks to real estate and business communities around the country.
Questions worth bringing
- Before December 31What can you still do this year that changes what you owe?
- Depreciation and cost segregationWhen does accelerating depreciation on a rental make sense?
- REPS and short-term rentalsDo you qualify, and what does it change on your return?
- 1031 exchangesHow to plan a sale so you're not caught off guard by the tax bill.
- Entities and S-corpsWhen structure saves money and when it just adds paperwork.
The evening
- Doors openGrab a beverage and meet a few people.
- PresentationSteven Hamilton, EA on year-end tax strategies for investors.
- Live Q&A30 to 45 minutes. Ask about your own deals.
- NetworkingInvestors, agents, lenders, and service providers.
300 City Center Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214
This event is for educational purposes only and isn't personal tax advice. Please talk with your own tax professional about your specific situation.
Meet your hosts, Josh and Rachael Boyd
Josh and Rachael are real estate investors, licensed agents, and advisors. They buy, renovate, and hold property across Newnan, Coweta County, and South Atlanta, and they've used cash acquisitions, rehabs, and the BRRRR strategy to build their own portfolio.
Josh grew up in Newnan. Together they lead JRB Dream Team at Real Broker, a full team of agents helping buyers, sellers, and investors across Georgia.
They started Dealmaker Atlanta because they believe investors are stronger when they work together. Every month is built around practical answers from people who do the work, and a room full of people you can actually do business with.
First time? Here's what to expect
No experience required. If you're curious about real estate investing, you're in the right room.
Who comes
New and experienced investors, agents, lenders, contractors, and service providers from across South Atlanta.
The room
A casual evening at a brewery. Grab a drink, pick any table, and settle in. Coming on your own is completely normal.
No hard sell
Sponsors may say hello for a couple of minutes, but the night is about learning and connecting, not pitching.
What to bring
Your questions, a deal you're working on, and business cards if you have them.
Questions, answered
Anything else? Ask us in the Facebook group.
I'm brand new to investing. Is this for me?
Yes. The room mixes people working on their first deal with experienced investors, and the Q&A is open to every level of question.
Where is it, and where do I park?
Line Creek Bus Barn (the brewery) at 300 City Center Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Parking is free.
What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 6:00 PM and the program starts at 6:30 PM. Arriving early is the best time to meet people.
Can I bring my spouse or business partner?
Absolutely. Each person needs their own $10 ticket.
Can I get a drink there?
Yes. Line Creek is a brewery, so you can grab a beverage when you arrive. It's completely optional.
Are tickets refundable?
Tickets are non-refundable, but you can sign up for the Dream Team Dispatch to catch the next one.
How do I hear about upcoming meetups?
Sign up for the Dream Team Dispatch, our newsletter with Dealmaker Atlanta updates, local market insights for investors, and deals.
How can my business sponsor?
Annual sponsorship is $300 and covers all 12 monthly events. Learn about sponsorship.
We are stronger when we work together.
Upcoming dates
Every event starts at 6:30 PM. Save the dates now.
Monthly meetups at Line Creek Bus Barn, 300 City Center Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
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Thank you to our sponsors
These businesses support South Atlanta investors every month. October's session is sponsored by Hamilton Tax and Accounting, with founder Steven Hamilton, EA presenting.
Put your business in front of South Atlanta's active investors. Annual sponsorship is $300 and covers all 12 monthly events.
Become a SponsorSee you October 22.
Ask a Tax Pro at Line Creek Bus Barn, Fayetteville. Doors at 6:00, program at 6:30.
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