About Us
The Advisors You Wish You'd Found Sooner.
We specialize in the strategies that most advisors overlook — the ones that make the biggest bottom line difference for real estate investors and business owners.
Why We Exist
Our Mission
Most business owners and real estate investors pay far more in taxes than they should — not because they're doing anything wrong, but because their advisors aren't asking the right questions.
Trusted-Advisor.Homes was built to change that. We focus exclusively on the strategies that create the most measurable impact: cost segregation, entity structuring, 1031 exchanges, and the specialized analysis that turns tax obligations into investment capital.
Our clients don't just get advice. They get a clear picture of what's possible — and a partner who helps them get there.
How We Work
What We Stand For
Specialization Over Generalism
Every service we offer is a deep specialty. We don't dabble — we go deep on the strategies that matter most to real estate investors and business owners.
Proactive, Not Reactive
The best tax strategies require planning in advance. We work with clients year-round, not just at tax time.
Transparency in Every Engagement
We show you the opportunity before we begin. You'll know the potential savings, the process, and the timeline — before you commit.
Results You Can Measure
We track outcomes. Every engagement has a clear goal, and we hold ourselves accountable to delivering it.
The Team
Paul Buttenhoff
Principal Advisor
Paul brings decades of real estate investment and industry experience advising real estate investors and business owners on the strategies that create the most measurable impact. His philosophy is built around a simple premise: the best time to optimize your investment strategy is before you make a decision, not after.
He specializes in cost segregation analysis, S-corporation structuring, reasonable compensation benchmarking, and 1031 exchange planning — disciplines that require both technical depth and a clear understanding of each client's investment goals.
Areas of Focus
Richard Vera, MBA, MS, CPA/PFS™, CFP®, CFE
Senior Advisor
Rich brings expertise in real estate investment strategy , tax planning, finance, and business consultation to every client engagement. With a career built on helping individuals and business owners navigate complex financial decisions, Richard is known for translating sophisticated strategies into clear, actionable plans.
His focus is on building long-term relationships with clients — understanding their goals, identifying the opportunities most advisors miss, and ensuring every strategy is implemented correctly and maintained over time.
Areas of Focus
Our Practice
Deep Expertise. Focused Practice.
Our advisory practice is built around five specialized disciplines — each one chosen because it delivers outsized, measurable results for the clients we serve. We don't offer everything. We offer the strategies that matter most.
Ready to see what's possible?
Schedule a consultation and we'll show you the opportunity before you commit to anything.