The Silver Tsunami: How 1031 Exchanges Drive Economic Development - Episode 104

Build Forward Now

Join Keith Andrews as he sits down with Tommy Thompson from Fortitude Investment Group at the Commercial Mastermind Summit in Nashville to explore how 1031 exchanges are reshaping America's commercial real estate landscape. In this compelling conversation, Tommy breaks down the "Silver Tsunami" - the massive generational transfer of wealth as 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day - and how it's creating unprecedented opportunities for economic development.

Key Topics Covered:
- The role of 1031 exchanges in "recycling the economy" and revitalizing aging properties
- How Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) enable passive investment in institutional-grade assets
- The perfect storm of baby boomers exiting and millennials entering the commercial real estate market
- 1033 exchanges and eminent domain opportunities for infrastructure development
- Estate planning strategies for multi-generational property portfolios
- Building the right team of specialists for commercial real estate success

Guest Spotlight:
Tommy Thompson runs a division of Fortitude Investment Group, specializing in helping commercial real estate owners transition from active management through 1031 exchanges and DST investments. With expertise spanning fractional ownership of $100M+ institutional assets, Tommy provides insights into how property owners can diversify while supporting local economic development.
This episode is essential listening for economic development professionals, commercial real estate investors, brokers, and anyone interested in understanding how tax-advantaged exchanges drive community revitalization and infrastructure improvement.

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