Tenancy-in-Common Interest (Co-Tenancy)

When several owners own separate shares of a real property, and each share can be sold or transferred at will. For example, if a 100,000 sq. ft. office building is owned by 15 people they are considered to be tenants in common

Tax Deferral

Tax deferral means paying capital gains tax due today at a later date. 1031 exchanges are used to defer the payment of capital gains tax.

Three-Property Rule

The three-property rule allows investors to identify up to three potential replacement properties for the property being sold, regardless of their market value. Only one of the three replacements must be purchased.

Tenants-in-Common (TIC)

A TIC, or tenancy in common investment, is real estate that is co-owned with other investors. By default, the ownership percentage of a TIC is proportional, with each investor directly owning an equal percentage of the property. Learn more about TIC properties

Triple Net (NNN) Lease

Triple net leased property does not include any ‘extras’ in the monthly rent. A NNN lease is oftentimes used for free standing property that is occupied by a single tenant, such as a bank building, fast food outlet, or a convenience store.

The Three Ns

The letter ‘N’ means “net of” or excluding. The fixed monthly rent a tenant pays is net of the three major operating expenses of a commercial building:

  1. Property taxes
  2. Insurance on the building to cover damage or vandalism
  3. Maintenance on the building, both interior and exterior, such as roof repairs, electrical and plumbing upkeep, and landscaping

Learn more about Triple Net Leases

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