-          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://canreit.com/             

     http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/cda/doc/content/REITGuide2(1).pdf

An Introduction to REITs (CDN)

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

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 

    https://www.pwc.com/en_CA/ca/ifrs/publications/potential-ifrs-liability-treatment-for-reit-units-2009-en.pdf

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)

     http://dripinvesting.org/Default.htm