Summary: Listen to our Podcast on Tenant in Common (TIC) Investing Benefits Potential Access to Institutional Quality Real Estate Investors who choose to invest into a TIC program as a 1031 exchange replacement property or as a direct investment are given the opportunity to invest in a caliber of real estate they typically may not be able to acquire on their own. For example: an individual investor with $500,000 may not be able to afford a 500 unit, class “A” apartment complex in a growth market. On the other hand, 25-30 accredited investors with $500,000 each have the ability to acquire such a property managed by an experienced national property management company. Passive Ownership Investment Many investors have owned property for a long time, realize the tax savings a 1031 exchange can provide, but are tired of the daily headaches of managing investment property. TIC investors are relieved of the day-to-day management hassles of sole ownership. They may have to approve major decisions such as a lease renewal, but in general TICs are a passive form of ownership that can free up time for other endeavors. The real estate sponsor will find the property, conduct its due diligence, arrange financing, manage the property, negotiate leases, distribute income, provide accounting reports and execute the final sale. Investor will also typically receive quarterly statements, monthly conference calls, and are always welcome to tour the property. Potential for Income and Growth Like any form of real estate, there is no guarantee of positive or steady income, but investors should choose a sponsor with an experienced management team with a track record of performance. The primary goal of most real estate investors is to generate income with the potential for growth. Experienced sponsor strive to do increase the investor’s annual yield and increase the market value of the property at same time. Financing With today’s difficult lending environment, borrowing money for real estate is harder than ever. Well capitalized TIC sponsors may have the relationships and experience to free an investor from the difficult lending process. The established TIC sponsors in the industry have the ability to secure pre-arranged financing and typically receive more competitive terms than what’s available to an individual investor. Diversification Depending on the equity amount an investor is looking to exchange or the cash an investor has to invest, TICs can provide an opportunity to diversify a real estate portfolio. Typically, at any point in time there are several TIC properties available around the country for an investor to consider. It may be possible to exchange into a medical center, an apartment complex and an office building in different geographic locations throughout the country. Risks 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.
