Many investors don’t know the first thing about Canadian real estate investment trusts (REITs).
Most new investors these days strictly focus on learning how to buy stocks. But real estate exposure is also essential, and a real estate investment trust is an excellent way to make that happen.
The real estate problem in North America
Real estate assets, particularly residential properties, are not easy to acquire. Most first-time buyers get into apartments or townhouses because they’re a little cheaper. But it still requires a down payment, which many Canadians don’t have.
And, in surging markets like British Columbia or Ontario, rising prices are making it impossible for Canadians to enter the market.
How do you avoid the need for a down payment and expose yourself to the residential, commercial, office, and even industrial real estate sectors with potentially less than $10?
You can buy real estate investment trusts.
