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Q: Would you buy a REIT today? What would be your top choice?
Read Answer Asked by Allen on March 17, 2020
Q: I don't own a REIT in my portfolio. Do you think now is a good time to buy a REIT that may be beaten up and are REIT's looking good for the coming years with expected lower interest rates? What is your fav REIT you would buy right now, I like high ROIC if possible but open to your advice. Thx
Read Answer Asked by Adam on March 04, 2020
Q: Gentlemen,
I hold the above four REIT's. I plan to sell REI.UN. With the proceeds and new cash I would like to increase the HR.UN and BPY:US positions and add two additional REIT's. For these I am considering DIR.UN, FCR.UN, IIP.UN. or any of your suggestions. These 5 REIT's would represent 10% of my portfolio.
I appreciate you input.
Thank you,
Werner
Read Answer Asked by Werner on February 21, 2020
Q: How do you rate these 3 REITs, Cold being an American Reit that’s had successful growth in the states compared to Car.un and IIP.un in Canada?

Thnx for the awesome service!!👍
Read Answer Asked by David on February 14, 2020
Q: I would like to have a good REIT stock. Would you recommend buying BPY? Or do you prefer other REIT stocks?
I read the company did some buy backs last quarter. Do you see the stock bouncing back in 2020?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Kristelle on February 11, 2020
Q: What are your two favourites REITS today? And, what are your two favourite REITS today with dividends >3.5%? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 27, 2020
Q: I am considering adding BPY.UN to REITs already owned in my RRSP..This would raise my allocation from 11% to 14%. Do you like this move? Thanks for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Allen on October 29, 2019
Q: HI 5i
In my grandchildren's RESP, I have about $1500 to invest, Currently have the above stocks at about equal weighting except for CNR at 26%, rest at approx. 15%. Would you recommend a couple of options for the next investment?
Regards
Kathy
Read Answer Asked by Kathy on October 21, 2019
Q: I am wondering how to evaluate a REIT once it has exhibited a run-up like CAR (and others) have done. The yield has dropped to 2.5% - what will make the distribution grow? Is it only via acquisitions and/or property value increases? As they are largely in the apartment space in rent-controlled Ontario can this be seen as a significant sustainable driver or are their recent foreign acquisitions enough to drive significant growth? Industrial based REITs don't have the same constraints so do they have a "better" long term future or does their susceptibility to market cycles put up a cautionary note? All of this makes me wonder why REI, which is in the midst of a property mix turnover hasn't done better given that it is providing additional value to their portfolio with all of their strategic initiatives of converting retail to mixed-used properties.

Appreciate your insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on October 15, 2019
Q: Please list these REIT's in order of best choice to BUY and long term HOLD. Add your choices if not listed here for best Residential REIT's.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on October 11, 2019
Q: Good morning Peter, Ryan, and Team,

In your answer to Paul, you said that CAPREIT was 100% in rental apartments, which I don't believe to be the case. For example, two side-by-side buildings in Oakville, on White Oaks Blvd., and on Marlborough Court are serviced by a medium size strip mall that CAPREIT owns and is connected to the two apartment buildings. Tenants include Rabba, Burger King, and other fast-food and service/merchandise stores. Having said that, thanks for continually recommending CAR.UN. It has been a stellar performer for us. (We live nearby and are able to monitor our investment, and we note that CAPREIT is continually improving their properties.)
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on October 08, 2019
Q: hi,
I hold these 4 REIT's in my RRIF. Do you have any suggestions for replacing DRG?
Thanks, Bryn
Read Answer Asked by david on September 18, 2019
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