Any investor with appreciated real estate seeking to eliminate active management, increase cash flow potential, defer capital gains taxes due, diversify their holdings and own interests in institutional-quality real estate assets may benefit from investing in TICs. The baby boom generation is expected to drive strong growth in the TIC industry given these advantages.
Seventy percent of individuals owning commercial real estate as investment properties are over 50 years old and are expected to retire over the next 17 years, according to Del Webb, a company focused on active adult living. This population will be exploring various passive §1031 Exchange opportunities in order to preserve their wealth, reduce risk through diversification and reduce active management headaches. |