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US multifamily yields outperform Canadian real estate
The guest argued that US multifamily value-add real estate offers superior yields and upside compared to Canadian real estate due to structural and regulatory differences.
The argument
The guest explained that Canada's strict rent control laws across most provinces, lower population growth, and smaller economy erode the economics of multifamily value-add deals. In contrast, US markets like Texas and Florida offer business-friendly environments, massive population growth, and higher cap rates.
The thesis, stress-tested
✓ What validates it
- ✓Sustained population and GDP growth in target states like Texas and Florida
- ✓Continued divergence in rent control legislation between Canada and the US
▸ Risks discussed
- ▸Cross-border tax complexities for foreign investors
- ▸Intense competition and market mania in high-growth US regions
Hear it yourself
"That's why we're in The US, chasing yield and upside. The multifamily value at business model doesn't really work in Canada. There's strict rent control laws across Canada. Alberta is one of the only provinces that doesn't have rent control laws, but it doesn't have the population growth that The US has."
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