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Tenant In Common (TIC) Investment Properties

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A Tenant In Common (TIC) investment represents co-ownership of real estate by two or more investors and is a form of holding title to real property. TICs permit small to mid-size investors the ability to own an undivided fractional interest in large, institutional- quality properties, such as office buildings, medical office, shopping centers and apartment complexes. TIC investors are on the deed and considered a direct owner of the underlying real estate. However, each Tenant In Common (TIC) investor or co-owner is not involved in the day-to-day management of the property. Each TIC investor enjoys his or her “pro rata” share of the net income, tax shelters, appreciation, and share of the proceeds at the property’s resale. Tenant In Common (TIC) properties are passive income vehicles that typically provide a monthly cash flow to investors. These are not partnerships and TIC investors have voting power on key decisions.

Even though a large amount of equity has been placed into Tenant In Common (TIC) investments to date, in various ways TICs have been an unknown investment option to many investors. Many of the earlier investors resided on the West Coast of the United States, but more and more investors across the country are becoming aware of the potential benefits TICs have to offer. The most powerful reason TICs have grown in popularity can be attributed to a 2002 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Revenue Procedure ruling. This ruling (Rev. Proc. 2002-22), essentially set forth the guidelines whereby a TIC would be recognized as real estate, not as a partnership. Hence, it could be used in a 1031 tax-deferred exchange. TICs have become the preferred investment vehicle for real property investors who wish to defer capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes via a 1031 exchange and own real property without the management headaches.

Potential Benefits of Tenant in Common Investments:

Defer 100% of capital gains tax
Defer depreciation recapture tax
Relief from property management headaches
Upgrade to potentially institutional quality real estate
Potentially increase current income & capital appreciation
Diversify real estate investment holdings by asset class
Identify quality replacement property solutions during the stringent 45-day window
Geographically diversify real estate holdings
Non-recourse financing in place to meet 1031 leverage requirements
Cash flow from properties may be partially sheltered by new depreciation schedule.

Risks of Tenant in Common Investments:
As with any investment in real estate, there are risks associated with TIC ownership, including fluctuations in the real estate market that may impact the value of the property.

The following risks may also be associated with investment: illiquidity, economic risks due to vacancy rates, default if unable to pay mortgage and possible loss of principal.

TIC ownership requires unanimous approval to take major action, such as a re-finance or sale. Obtaining unanimity may be difficult when 10 or 20 investors are involved.
It is not possible to address all relevant risk factors in this forum. Risk factors are outlined in the Private Placement Memorandum for each offering. Investors should thoroughly understand all risk factors and discuss them with their financial representative prior to investing in a 1031/TIC offering.

With proper planning and by working with an experienced industry professional well versed in the niche field of 1031 exchange tenant in common investments an investor has the ability to develop a well-diversified, less-management intensive real estate portfolio, and is able accomplish these objectives all in a tax-deferred manner.

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- Since 2002, when the IRS issued official guidance in Revenue Procedure 2002-22 on how Tenant In Common investments would qualify for replacement property under Section 1031, the TIC Industry has exploded into a multi-billion dollar a year business. However, ever since 2002, the vast majority of TIC investments have been sold through the securities industry by licensed securities representatives and broker-dealers, not though the traditional means of licensed real estate professionals.

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Thank you for tuning in to the 1031alternatives podcast on 1031 exchange investing. We will be discussing today NNN vs. TIC: Where should your 1031 money go?

There’s a lot of investors out there seeking replacement property for their 1031 exchange, but can’t decide on whether to go with a single-tenant NNN (triple net) property or a Tenant In Common (TIC) property. Some of the arguments discussed below make it pretty clear why TICs are becoming more and more popular.

TICs are passive income properties that require no daily responsibilities and can free up your time to do other things besides fixing toilets and dealing with tenants. Not to mention, they have the potential to give investors a competitive annual income (paid monthly) which could be partially tax-sheltered due to a new depreciation basis and mortgage interest deductions.

Yes, TICs can qualify as replacement property for a 1031 tax-deferred exchange (IRS Rev. Proc. 2002-22). However, many investors who may not be familiar with TICs, or 1031 exchanges in general, underestimate how much easier and simpler they are to acquire than many other types of real estate. Once an investor sells his property, he only has 45 days to “identify” properties that he would like to acquire in a 1031 exchange. And as most seasoned real estate investors recognize, it can be extremely difficult to find, negotiate, study, and buy an investment property and arrange financing in these short time frames. TICs may reduce this dilemma because they are prepackaged and ready for purchase almost immediately.

TICs provide an exclusive opportunity for investors with little equity to get into institutional-grade properties. Some TIC offerings require minimum equity amounts as low as $100,000 to $300,000 (varies from property to property). In most cases, if you wanted to leverage into a single-ownership property with roughly $100,000 to $300,000 to work with, you could probably purchase a commercial property in the $300,000 to $950,000 price range (depending on the tenants in place, the type of building, and your credit for a bank loan). In this kind of price range, commercial properties usually have local tenants or franchises of national tenants, depending on the market. These properties may demand management involvement and are probably not institutional-grade.

NNN (triple net) properties have been common for 1031 investors for a long time and some deem them as viable option of no-management investment property. A NNN property typically has a single tenant such as a Burger King, Applebee’s, 7-Eleven, Starbucks, etc. The lease term is usually long (15-20 years). In a NNN lease, the tenants pay for everything regarding the property including rent, taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and so forth. The guarantee could be corporate (desirable) or franchisee (less desirable but depends on the size of the franchisee). The typical price range is about $1.2 million to $3.5 million. For higher rated tenants, such as Walgreen’s, CVS, Wal-Mart, Best Buy or Home Depot, the price can reach $5 million or higher.

We’ve already concluded the fact that most NNN properties are not going to be institutional quality but they can provide a management-free investment. On the other hand, a lot of investors prefer multi-tenant investments to reduce risk. Think about it. If that single tenant leaves your building, breaks a lease, or goes out of business, you have no cash flow and will need time to figure out what to do while continuing to pay debt service. If one of the “multiple” tenants leaves in a TIC, you may have a reduction of cash flow but all of your “eggs are not in one basket,” like a NNN property.

So, getting back to that same $100,000 to $300,000 in equity, you have the capability to own a piece of a Medical Office Building or a Class “A” Apartment Complex, that can have nationally-known tenants in place instead of relying on only one single tenant. . Unlike a NNN deal, the TIC property would be ready to purchase, all the due diligence would be completed for the investor to review, and all the financing would be in place. You simply work with your advisors and then subscribe into the TIC deal that best meets your goals, objectives and risk tolerance. TIC ownership has given everyday investors a right of entry into an investment vehicle that has been historically dominated by pension funds, insurance companies, or ultra high net worth individuals.

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As with any real estate investment, there are various risks including, but not limited to: loss of principal, variations in occupancy which may negatively impact cash flow; illiquidity, and limits on management control of the property. For an additional listing of risks, view the sponsor’s memorandum/prospectus.
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