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Q: I am only 2% invested in REITs with BPY.UN and FCR.UN but will add more with time and when some consistency returns to market. Looking at my US cash balance I should be taking advantage of this investment market in a 'sane' way for a retired person. I researched this company and from what I read, mainly from Morningstar, it looks fine for me given it is a US dividend aristocrat as of last February and does support my need for cash flow.

May I have your opinion on this company?

Thanks....
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on May 05, 2020
Q: These are the property Reits that I have. I am down with Dream. As the economy struggles and the ability to pay rent increases, what is your thought at this time? I could see a sell and reentry later, but perhaps this is a poor move. Appreciate your thoughts....
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on May 04, 2020
Q: Hi,
I am interested in DIR but not totally sure what qualifies as "industrial" / how affected it is from the economy. Is industrial mostly amazon type delivery stuff? I'm just trying to figure out how much COVID impacts DIR... because amazon/online shipping seems to be fine (other than people spending less due to having less money), but what other uses are industrial?

Would you suggest switching CSH (even at a loss) to DIR at this time?

Thank you as always
Read Answer Asked by Max on May 01, 2020
Q: The assisted living industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Do you think this sector is going to face more issues and for investors, is it best to steer clear even though the baby boomer senior population in Canada is growing?
Between CSH.un and SIA, is one better than the other for 3 yrs hold and why? Or is it best to sell both names? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on April 30, 2020
Q: I'd like your opinion on the Canadian residential housing market, with respect to REITs. I invest in some REITs and I heard that the share prices of REITs have fallen far more than the underlying value of the houses or apartments that they own. But, there aren't very many sales going on right now in the real estate market, and this has me wondering if we're going to see a lot of properties hit the market (when things get back to "normal") because owners may now be strapped for cash.
Read Answer Asked by Ed on April 29, 2020
Q: Can you tell me your 2 favourite Industrial Reits in Canada and one in the US.

Thanks Valter
Read Answer Asked by Valter on April 27, 2020
Q: Which industrial REITs (Canadian or US) are best positioned to ride the Amazon tail winds? Would WIR.UN be one of them? Which REIT would have the most exposure?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Tony on April 27, 2020
Q: I own REI.UN and SRU.UN

Today I noted, from my broker's notes, that although FCR.UN was able to collect 70% of the gross rents for the month of April, REI.Un and SRU.UN collected much less at 54% and 64% respectively.
Is it advisable to sell REI.UN and SRU.UN and buy FCR.UN ? Will this reduce risks related to Covis 19?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Terry on April 23, 2020
Q: what are your suggested canadian reits for income and some growth?
Read Answer Asked by Sam on April 22, 2020