Sightline Conversations: Equiton Explains the Current State of the REIT Landscape

For this manager conversation, Sightline Wealth Management’s Warren Gerow speaks with Lavelle Lindo, vice president of national and strategic relationships at Equiton, which uses unique real estate investments to help Canadians achieve their financial goals. During their conversation, Gerow and Lindo offer insight into the current state and outlook of real estate investment trusts (REITs), an asset class that can act as an alternative to traditional assets in times of equity market volatility.

Specifically, Gerow and Lindo discuss:

  • An overview of Equiton, including its history and size
  • The firm’s three primary mandates and the differences between the funds
  • The number of properties in their portfolio and their locations
  • How Equiton selects the different markets in which it invests
  • The typical process for acquiring specific buildings
  • How today’s current macro environment is impacting the rental market
  • The costs for distribution for each fund
  • How Equiton finances their buildings
  • Challenges facing REITs in today’s market

As always, please do not hesitate to contact us at (416) 945-6228 with any questions.

Important Information: 

Warren Gerow is an independent investment wealth consultant at Sightline Wealth Management.

The following conversation is presented by Equiton and Sightline. Equiton is not a registered advisor or dealer. Sightline Wealth Management (“Sightline”) makes every effort to ensure that the information provided by Equiton is reliable and accurate. However, Sightline assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages, whether direct or indirect, which arise out of the use of this information.

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