Impressive price gains in residential markets have received plenty of attention. But for high-net-worth investors, real estate can also provide valuable diversification. In recent years, real estate has become a hot topic of conversation at dinner parties and office lunchrooms across Canada. The dramatic increase in house prices in residential markets like Toronto and Vancouver has led to sizeable “paper gains” for many homeowners. As well, real estate has proven to be an effective part of the portfolio mix for many high-net-worth investors. But what is the best way to invest in real estate – and how much is too much in an overall portfolio?

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