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Q: Pure Multi Family REIT declared Q2 results which looked pretty good. Also disposed off a property and bought an AA property (as per announcement yesterday). They are doing all the right things. They have lagged Milestone Apartments REIT which has taken off in the last month or two.

What is your opinion on Pure Family REIT ? You had mentioned it was expensive some time back compared to MST.UN. Does this opinion still stand ?

and out of the three companies which would you prefer for income and some growth. Thank You.
Read Answer Asked by Mayur on August 12, 2016
Q: Hi, what is your view of the REIT space right now? They are declining a lot today relative to normal stability, but have been strong lately. I have the ones listed as well as SIA with isn't technically a REIT but in the same area. I believe the new Real Estate category is coming soon, and the US election. In general is it good timing for the REIT sector over the next 6 months. And would you consider any other REITS better than the ones I currently own at the present time? I'm well diversified so I'm not over my % for the category, although could consolidate to fewer than 4 holdings.
Read Answer Asked by Kel on August 12, 2016
Q: The results seemed OK. Guidance was cautious. The stock is down around 8% or so in the last two days.

What is your opinion on the results and on Dream Industrial as a long term hold. The dividend is quite attractive.

I also hold Pure Industrial REIT and would it make sense to stay diversified or move over the holdings from Dream Industrial into Pure Industrial REIT. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mayur on August 12, 2016
Q: Your comments please on CAP REIT's operating results and your thoughts going forward. Am cautious on the impacts new foreign home ownership taxes will have on apartment valuations in BC and possibly Ontario. Apartment REIT's are coming off a bit. Do you see this continuing in light of the tax situation and a possible US rate hike this year.
Read Answer Asked by Alan on August 11, 2016
Q: Hi 5i team,
This REIT's share price fell almost 4% after the financials release on friday. As I believe eastern Canada will do well over the next few years, would you recommend it at this price, or could you propose better alternatives ?

Much thanks
Read Answer Asked by Sam on August 08, 2016
Q: Hi Peter, Ryan, and Team,

Today, would you be a buyer of MST.UN? The RSI chart would indicate that it's close to the "oversold" category. It would be for my RRIF which contains a well-diversified mix of mainly your recommendations. The only other "real estate" holdings are a position in each of FCR and IIP.UN, and no direct participation in the US market.

Thanks, as always.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on August 04, 2016
Q: I currently hold BPY (up 50% over cost) and H&R in my portfolio 4% and 3% respectively.
I am considering swapping BPY for BEP for the additional income. Your thoughts?

I also plan to crystallize my capital losses and purchase the following ETFs:
Non registered:
ZPW – US Put Write
ZWE – Europe Covered Call hedged to CAD.
ZWH – US covered call
CPD – CAD preferred
XRE – Capped REIT

Registered (RRIF):
PGX:US – Preferred.

Each would constitute 2% - 3% of my portfolio. Diversification is my intention, but risk and surety of income is the primary consideration in all of the above noted.

Again, your thoughts.

Thank you for considering my questions

Gail
Read Answer Asked by Gail on August 02, 2016