REITs aggregate investor capital to invest in various properties, allowing individuals to earn from real estate without owning or managing it. REIT portfolios can include apartments, data centers, healthcare facilities, infrastructure, and more. Cascadia Green REIT, a private, open-ended trust, primarily invests in multifamily apartment complexes.
Comparison
REITs V.S. Individual Property Investment
CGREIT
Greater levels of diversification Lower barrier to entry Portfolio of professionally managed properties
No limit on the number of registered funds one can invest Ability to invest registered funds at any stage (RRSPs/RESPs/RRIFs/TFSAs)
Investment redemption options available
Individual Property Investment
Limited diversification
Significant funds required
Landlord responsibilities and inconveniences
RRSP limit of $35,000 available only to first time home buyers
Cash on hand required
Funds locked in until refinancing or sale
Why invest in Canadian REITs?
Canadian REITs offer competitive returns through stable dividends and capital appreciation. They diversify portfolios with low correlation to other assets, reducing risks and enhancing returns.
Tax Efficient
Initial fund distributions may be treated as return of capital. RRSP & TFSA eligible.
Cost Effective
Investing in a REIT offers a more cost-effective alternative to acquiring real estate yourself.
Diversified Risk
Funds across multiple stages of investment ecosystem; land acquisition development, construction and management.
Inflation Hedge
Rent rises with inflation resulting in higher divident yields.
Passive Income
Prior to distributions, investors have an accruing 6% preferred return.
In the Past, How Did REITs Perform & Are They Reliable?
Canadian REITs have consistently demonstrated reliability and appealing returns over the past 45 years, often outperforming stocks, bonds, and other assets. With a history of stable growth, long-term capital appreciation, and attractive total return performance,REITs have proven year after year that they are stable investment vehicles.
Listed REITs in Canada can be seen and checked by interested investors, professionally managed firms that run their operations to maximize shareholder value. This includes placing their real estate properties to attract tenants and create rental revenue, managing their property REIT investing portfolios, and purchasing and selling assets to develop value across long-term real estate cycles.
Reasons Why Investing In CGREIT Is The Best Choice For You
Aside from diversifying your investment portfolio and providing sizeable returns, REITs in Canada offer multiple benefits to investors.
Investment
Real Estate Ownership
Diversification
Predictable Revenue
Steady Cash Flow
Capital Appreciation
Security
Backed by Tangible Assets
Regulated Transparency
Independently Assessed
REIT Structures have a Proven Record
Options
Flexibility
Retirement Plan Eligibility
Automatic Reinvestment
We’ll be with you every step of the way, whether it’s questions or concerns, we have an answer.
REITs are an excellent way to invest in real estate without having to own or manage the property. Learn the essentials of REIT investing:
● REITs in Canada are trusts that own passive income generating real estate holdings.
● REIT's in Canada is controlled by and started with a declaration of trust. The REIT's trustees maintain legal ownership of, and administer the trust properties on behalf of the REIT's unitholders.
● Trustees of REITs in Canada are subject to fiduciary requirements comparable to those imposed on corporate directors.
● There is no law regulating a REIT's corporate structure. However, contract law and trust law principles apply.
● Benefit from preferential tax treatment — trust revenue is allowed to pass through the trust fund into the hands of unit holders, and as a result, income is not taxed at the trust level.
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