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Q: I heard there was a study published a few months ago by Royal Bank that concluded investing in REITs was more favourable than purchasing residential real estate directly. I find this hard to believe if you factor in the benefit of leverage. Would you be able to provide a link to this study?

Also, based on a recent TD Research report CAR.UN and MRG.UN are recommended as buys for residential REITs. I like that they have relatively low exposure to the Western provinces with MRG.UN having US exposure. Please give me your opinion on these two REITs.

Thank-you.



Read Answer Asked by Albert on June 23, 2015
Q: Good morning Peter and Team, What are your current thoughts on CAR.UN? As an anecdote, we live close to several of their properties, and they appear to maintain them reasonably well for rental buildings. Their 5% discount on DRIP'ed shares is also attractive. Alternatively, are there other investments in this space that you prefer? Thanks in advance for your guidance.
Read Answer Asked by Jerry on November 26, 2014
Q: Good morning!
Re: CAR.UN (Canadian Apartment Properties)
In light of their purchase of the properties in Ireland, and their subsequent spinoff into a new Irish REIT (recent offering), can you comment as to this strategy(?) and the likely effect on future distributions? I believe their CEO commented (after the initial purchase) to the effect that their foray into Ireland would be short term. Is there an obvious exit strategy here, or are they looking at a more long term holding?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Paul on April 28, 2014