We recommend to anyone interested in investing in a REIT to obtain a solid understanding of:
- What is a REIT?
- How to evaluate a REIT
- How to invest in a REIT
We also recommend that you speak to a professional advisor and do your own research.
We have found a number a informative articles and websites for REIT investing. The following is a list of links to Canadian & US REIT investing resources:
What is a REIT? (CDN)
General Info
http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/cda/doc/content/REITGuide2(1).pdf
An Introduction to REITs (CDN)
http://www.hreit.ca/pdf/Report-on-REITS_an-Introduction-to-Real-Estate-Investment-Trusts.pdf
How to evaluate a REIT?
Real Estate Investment Trusts – Five Critical Keys To Consider When Investing In A Canadian REIT
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/119515
Getting Started in Real Estate Investment Trusts (US)
How to invest in a REIT?
Investing in Real Estate Online - High yields From Investments in Canadian REITs
http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/122851#
Potential IFRS Liability Treatment For REITs (CDN) - 3/2009 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Guide to REIT Investing (US)
http://www.investinreits.com/learn/investing.cfm
Guide to REIT Investing (US)
http://www.reit.com/IndividualInvestors/GuidetoREITInvesting/tabid/109/Default.aspx Strategies for investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs)
http://www.allbusiness.com/personal-finance/investing/531967-1.html
DRiP Investing Resource Center (US)