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