Investment Q&A

Q: With Toronto Rentals Rates moving UP exponentially, can 5i recommend 1 or 2 Apartment Reits?

Thanks Kindly! Austin

Q: Good morning Peter and Team,

Sorry for another question about the changes to the mortgage business! The new rules will undoubtedly disqualify a number of people from obtaining mortgages, thus relegating them to renting instead of buying real estate. I'm wondering if this is a buying opportunity for "apartment" type REITs like CAR.UN and IIP.UN. If so, what REITs do you find most compelling, and is there any preference as to where should they be held? (RRSP, RRIF, TFSA, Non-registered investment account.)

Thanks as always for your valued advice.

Q: Please list these three stocks in order of preference for a conservative income account. Thank you.

Q: Hi all at 5i... I have a query ....what is a better investment at this time..an individually owed, mortgage free, rental property versus a REIT? So I drew up a list...at least as far as I can see, ..pros and cons. The rental property...pro- I have a tangible asset which can generate a monthly income and hopefully appreciate in value over time. Con- I enter the world of becoming a landlord with all of its issues. There is the cost of the up keep of the property. The question remains, how much more will the property appreciate given the fact that the market is very high already. The REIT ...Pro... No landlord headaches...A steady stream of income...others that do the buying and selling of the properties held and a diversification of properites. Con...success of the REIT can depend on the management team, the market can fluctuate and interest rates can change and effect the valuation of the REIT. As far as my exposure to real estate, I,only own my own home and a goodly amount of stocks and bonds. A small percentage of the stocks are Reits. How would you weigh in on this...and could you suggest some Reits that are investment worthy. Thank you, Tamara

Q: Which 3 reit's would you recommend for a hold of several years?

Q: What are your top recommendations for Canadian residential REITS. I am considering taking profit in Can. Aparts (CAR.UN) and would like to re-invest in the same sector.

Q: Hello
In an answer today you recommended INN.UN. I thought it was being sold?
Thanks for all you do
Dennis

Q: I have not had a 'raise' in a while from RioCan. I have held the stock since 1999. Is it time to part company? It's near an all time high. Can you suggest a REIT which does give good increases every year? A high ROC is nice, but not required.

Paul

Q: I'm holding Allied Properties and RioCan REITs and they make up about 8% of my portfolio. I like the income but I'd also like some growth. Are there better alternatives in this space? What are your thoughts on the relative amount I've allocated to REITs?

Q: looking over the residential reits, wondering what you think of these two. They are smaller and perhaps have been overlooked.
Thank you.

Q: I would much value your choice as always! Thanks.