REITs - My Own Advisor

How much real estate should you have in your portfolio?

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Mark | 31 Comments

Given Canadian housing prices of late, one might think most investors have enough real estate assets as part of their overall portfolio. However, let’s not forget some investors still do rent – and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.…

3 top REITs on my radar this year

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Mark | 38 Comments

3 top REITs on my radar this year If you aren’t planning to sell your stocks, any of your stocks, any time soon – you and I shouldn’t fear market calamity. If anything, it should be time to celebrate. Why? Stocks…

Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan – fair enough but too little too late

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Mark | 12 Comments

Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan Has the unwinding process for the Toronto real estate market finally begun? Time will tell I guess but I think it’s rather too little too late. Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan brings a list of changes. Here…

Then and Now – H&R REIT

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Mark | 16 Comments

Then and Now – H&R REIT This post is a continuation of my series Then and Now where I revisit some older blogposts and either rip them to shreds (because my thinking has changed) or I’ll confirm my position on some personal…

REITs: Book Value and Net Asset Value Revealed

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Mark | 24 Comments

What’s not to love about Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)? You probably know I’ve written about REITs before. REITs are best understood as a professionally managed trust that buys and holds real estate properties. They offer investors (like you and…

Looking for income but don’t want to be a landlord? Try REITs 101

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Mark | 20 Comments

Looking for income but don’t want to be a landlord? Try REITs 101 Up until a few years ago I didn’t know very much about Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) but after my experience of being a landlord for a…

Top Canadian REITs

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Mark | 38 Comments

Top Canadian REITs I’ve been a fan of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) ever since my wife and I sold our condo a few years ago. Instead of receiving direct rental income and dealing with tenant and rental unit issues…