An example of an investor with two investment properties:

Not claiming depreciation Claiming depreciation
Gross Wages $ 90,000 Gross Wages $ 90,000
Gross Rental Income $ 35,000 Gross Rental Income $ 35,000
Rental Loss $ 37,000 Rental + Depreciation Loss $ 61,500
Taxable Income $ 87,000 Taxable Income $ 63,500
Tax Payable $ 22,850 Tax Payable $ 14,400

By putting back the tax savings, for example the $700 as shown below, this could potentially save you thousands of dollars in interest.



Loan Amount $ 500,000
Interest Rate 7.00%
Loan Term 20.0 Years
Repayment Frequency Monthly



Extra contribution per payment $ 700.00
Extra contribution start after 0.0 Years