Q: Just thought I would add to David's question on owning a REIT or a condo. The big difference in favour of owning a condo is your ROI. You can buy a 500k asset with only 20% down or 100k. Leaving you with a 400k mortgage. If your asset appreciates 10% over 5-7 yrs well now you have an asset worth 600k - 400K mortgage leaves you with 200k equity. This does not include the mortgage paydown by the tenants and expense write offs. You have just doubled your money. Then you can get a heloc and buy another property and repeat the process again. Try and do that with a REIT.
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Q: Hi,
RBC came out with a report last month on comparing CAR.UN/BEI.UN to renting a condo. Citing you would have done better over the long term with a REIT plus you do not have the hassle of dealing with tenants, possibly not being paid rent etc. What are your opinions with such a thought process of buying a REIT instead of a rental property? Is this a fair comparison?
RBC came out with a report last month on comparing CAR.UN/BEI.UN to renting a condo. Citing you would have done better over the long term with a REIT plus you do not have the hassle of dealing with tenants, possibly not being paid rent etc. What are your opinions with such a thought process of buying a REIT instead of a rental property? Is this a fair comparison?
Q: Been on quite a downward spiral the last month,could you comment on results ?
Q: Please comment on the price decline of csh.un. Are you aware of any negative company news?
Thanks for your input. Rossana.
Thanks for your input. Rossana.
Q: Hi Guys,
TCN reported today first quarter at 4 pm. Looks like they had a small loss due to a loss in the derivative market. Overall, on an adjusted basis the company made money. From what you see, do you think the company is growing and intact and a buy? Thank you
TCN reported today first quarter at 4 pm. Looks like they had a small loss due to a loss in the derivative market. Overall, on an adjusted basis the company made money. From what you see, do you think the company is growing and intact and a buy? Thank you
Q: If you were me and owned a small position (0.5% of my portfolio) in Penny Mac would you sell? The recent earnings and stock performance has been awful.
Q: Good morning 5I team,
Since REITs are included in the Financial Sector, I'm guessing there is no reason to have to hold any, as long as I have a good sector percentage. Is that correct? It seems that many people hold them primarily for income. Since I have about 8 years to retirement, and a decent pension at that time, I tend to focus on growth.
Thanks for everything!
Since REITs are included in the Financial Sector, I'm guessing there is no reason to have to hold any, as long as I have a good sector percentage. Is that correct? It seems that many people hold them primarily for income. Since I have about 8 years to retirement, and a decent pension at that time, I tend to focus on growth.
Thanks for everything!
Q: Hi,
HR.un and REI.un have been great over the years, however, several of my Reits did not make the Reits list(question May 9). I hold about 1,000 shares of AAR.un, AX.un, DIR.un, MR.un, MRG.un, NWH.un, SMU.un, and SOT.un. Are there any in my list that you would be concerned with for the long term? As a retired, income seeker my Reit holdings have always been high and currently represents 14% of my portfolio.
HR.un and REI.un have been great over the years, however, several of my Reits did not make the Reits list(question May 9). I hold about 1,000 shares of AAR.un, AX.un, DIR.un, MR.un, MRG.un, NWH.un, SMU.un, and SOT.un. Are there any in my list that you would be concerned with for the long term? As a retired, income seeker my Reit holdings have always been high and currently represents 14% of my portfolio.
Q: Given the current economic and political situation in Alberta, what are your views on D.UN? It appears it has approximately 27% of its assets in Calgary and Edmonton. Any alternatives you would recommend?
Q: Hi Peter,
I would like to ask what are the best reit to invest in? thanks a lot.
I would like to ask what are the best reit to invest in? thanks a lot.
Q: Any idea why HCG down 5% today? Earnings report was not great but seems OK to me.
Q: Q1 2015 - comments please.
Q: Since closing over $33. in Feb, BPY has dropped to under $28. Is there a fundamental or performance problem, 1st Quarter results released Apr 30, or is it just money moving back into Energy and leaving companies like BPY.UN
I have had this company or its predecessor, BPO, for 4-5 years with a 120% gain, plus dividend. What's your view on this company longer term.
I have had this company or its predecessor, BPO, for 4-5 years with a 120% gain, plus dividend. What's your view on this company longer term.
Q: Good afternoon:
I thought KMP posted very decent results, but I see the stock is down today. May I have your thoughts upon the company as a prospective investment? Would you prefer it or NPR?
Thank you.
I thought KMP posted very decent results, but I see the stock is down today. May I have your thoughts upon the company as a prospective investment? Would you prefer it or NPR?
Thank you.
Q: What are your thoughts on TPH and MRC. MRC has taken a 10% position for "investment purposes". Take over ahead, worth taking a position in TPH, good yield in the mean time? Would this be a good opportunistic transaction for MRC?
Q: Latest news is that Temple Hotels TPH is being acquired by MRT.
Your previous assessment of TPH was not very rosy. What will this do to MRT stock price - would you buy? About where on you list of favourite REITs would you place MRT ? Many Thanks for all your good work.
Your previous assessment of TPH was not very rosy. What will this do to MRT stock price - would you buy? About where on you list of favourite REITs would you place MRT ? Many Thanks for all your good work.
Q: REITs have dropped significantly in the past few days even though rate rises do not appear imminent. Is this because the ten year US treasuries are now 2.20% and possibly rising as investors sell to transition into equities? The drop doesn't make sense otherwise and REIT yields are very attractive.
Would you provide three non-REIT names for income and safety?
Thank you.
Would you provide three non-REIT names for income and safety?
Thank you.
Q: Hi,
I'm looking for additional REIT exposure. I currently hold HR.un and was considering adding Calloway in light of the recent acquisition. Would you view Calloway as a good acquisition, or could you list your 2-3 preferred REIT names
Thank you
I'm looking for additional REIT exposure. I currently hold HR.un and was considering adding Calloway in light of the recent acquisition. Would you view Calloway as a good acquisition, or could you list your 2-3 preferred REIT names
Thank you
Q: You mentioned this is not your favourite stock in the space. Just wondering what is? Thanks.
Q: Hi Peter and team
I have 2000 shares of this company that I have held for several years. On may RBC account I am showing a 15% gain on these entirely because the distributions have been return of capital (ROC). Currently it is yielding 9 % . What are your views on the controversial merger transaction and the future prospects of the REIT.
I have 2000 shares of this company that I have held for several years. On may RBC account I am showing a 15% gain on these entirely because the distributions have been return of capital (ROC). Currently it is yielding 9 % . What are your views on the controversial merger transaction and the future prospects of the REIT.