What is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in Canada?
REITs let you invest in real estate without buying a property.
Instead of owning a home or condo, you buy shares in a company that owns and manages income-generating properties like malls, apartment buildings, or commercial space.
Instead of owning a home or condo, you buy shares in a company that owns and manages income-generating properties like malls, apartment buildings, or commercial space.
REITs offer:
Passive income
No property management
Easy entry + exit (they're traded like stocks)
Lower capital barriers than buying real estate directly
Passive income No property management Easy entry + exit (they're traded like stocks) Lower capital barriers than buying real estate directlyREITs vs. direct ownership — both are valid, but the strategy must match your goals, risk tolerance, and tax situation. Know the difference before you invest.
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