Centurion Real Estate Income Trust (REIT)

Why invest?

A Real Estate Solution for Today’s Canada

With housing unaffordability and a rental supply shortage gripping Canada, Centurion Apartment REIT provides investors with a rare opportunity; access to an essential, inflation-resilient asset class backed by long-term demographic trends. Through a diversified portfolio of purpose-built rental apartments and student residences, Centurion taps directly into a nationwide housing need; offering investors stability, growth, and consistent income.

  • Invests in core housing infrastructure needed across Canada
  • Strong demographic tailwinds: immigration, affordability gap, housing undersupply
  • Monthly cash flow and long-term asset appreciation
  • High occupancy across 23,000+ rental units
  • Participates in mortgage and equity investments for additional upside
"When Canada needs housing, Centurion builds stability for tenants and investors."

Key Performance highlights

Proven Performance in Any Market, Centurion REIT has delivered consistent, risk-adjusted returns since inception in 2009. With over $7.9 billion in assets under management and a disciplined strategy, the REIT has become one of Canada’s most respected private real estate investment funds.

  • Over 12.2% annualized return since inception (Class A)
  • 23,000+ rental units across 45 cities
  • 163 total properties including apartments, student residences, and medical offices
  • Monthly distributions with optional 2% DRIP bonus
  • Eligible for RRSP, TFSA, LIRA, RESP, RRIF

Investment Strategy & Structure

Focused, Flexible, and Built to Perform

Centurion targets high-growth suburban and urban rental markets across Canada and the U.S., focusing on apartments, student housing, and select medical and mortgage investments. The REIT is structured as a private mutual fund trust, allowing for tax-efficient distributions and broad registered plan eligibility.

  • Core holdings: multi-family apartments and student residences
  • Opportunistic: includes mortgage lending and development equity with “first-look” rights
  • Forward purchase agreements secure new assets below market value
  • Properties actively managed for long-term value and energy efficiency
  • Monthly liquidity with 30-day redemption notice
Over $620,000 growth from a $100,000 investment since 2009; with less volatility than the public markets.

Investor alignment & oversight

Institutional Discipline with Independent Oversight

Centurion is governed by a majority independent Board of Trustees and a team of seasoned real estate investment professionals. Transparency, alignment, and compliance are central to how the REIT operates.

  • Independent Board of Trustees
  • Fully audited financials and third-party valuations
  • Oversight from Canadian Securities Commissions (OM Offering)
  • Performance fee structure aligns with investor outcomes
  • Deep industry relationships ensure high-quality acquisition pipeline

Key Benefits for Canadian Investors

A Smarter Use of Registered Capital

Canadian investors, especially those with idle or underperforming RRSPs and TFSAs, often discover Centurion as a compelling alternative to traditional GICs, mutual funds, or public REITs. With Rainmaker’s guidance, transferring into a self-directed account is seamless.

  • Eligible for RRSP, TFSA, RESP, LIRA, RRIF
  • Monthly income with potential tax advantages (ROC)
  • Smoother performance than public markets
  • Helps diversify portfolios overweight in equities or cash

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Investment summary details

  1. Distribution Frequency
    Monthly
  2. Currency
    CAD
  3. Minimum Investment Amount
    $
    25000
  4. Annual Rate of Return Target Minimum* (Income + Equity Growth Combined)
    8
    %
  5. Annual Rate of Return Target* (Income Only)
    4
    %
  6. Annual Rate of Return Target* (Equity Growth Only)
    4
    %
  7. Hurdle rate for investors before management participates in profits
    7.25
    N/A
    %
  8. Split ratio paid to investors of additional profits (investors : Management)
    85:15:00
    N/A
  9. Additional Profit Potential
    No
    Yes
  10. Additional Profit Potential From Tax Efficient Distributions
    No
    Yes
  11. Eligible for Registered Accounts (RRSP, LIRA, RIFF etc)
    No
    Yes
  12. Early Redemption Options
    Yes. Refer to offering documents
  13. Accredited Investors Only
    No
    Yes
  14. Commission % paid to Dealer (*Paid by the Issuer, Not the investor)
    5.00
    %
  15. Trailer % paid to Dealer (*Paid by the Issuer, Not the investor)
    0.50
    %
  16. (AUM) Assets Under Management of Issuer
    $
    7.9 B
  17. Year issuer was founded
    2009
  18. Date investment originated
    August 31, 2009
  19. Date of offering documents
    May 1, 2025

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