Many baby boomers invested in TICs — tenant-in-common projects — between 2001 and 2007. Nearly a decade later, many of these folks are now finding themselves the victim of TIC fraud. How serious is the problem? Several shady promoters claim to have raised over a billion each. An IRS ruling in 2002 opened the door […]
TIC Hall of Fame or Wall of Shame?
by Brian Mahany Recently a client sent me a list of TIC promoters. I am not sure about the list’s accuracy but we certainly recognize many of the names. TIC– short for Tenant in Common – became a popular investment vehicle for people wishing to invest in large real estate projects. A TIC is a […]
It’s TIC Season And The Government Is Biting Back
by Brian Mahany We represent dozens of tenants in common – TICs – across the United States. While TICs and like kind exchanges are a legitimate way of investing in real estate, several large TIC promoters have marred the reputation of the industry. This week the government responded with several indictments against the top executives […]