Real Estate Investing Morning Show ( REI Investment in Canada )
A daily real estate investing show hosted by Canadian investor couple Wayne and Gabby Hillier. Each episode covers strategies and tactics for building a property portfolio, including joint ventures, landlording, buying and selling, financing, flipping, BRRRR, multi-family properties, secondary suites, condominiums, agreements for sale, rent-to-own and wholesaling. Alongside the deal mechanics, the hosts share the personal routines, habits and mindset shifts that helped them dramatically improve their performance and efficiency.
Episodes
Bad Rental Applicants? Where Landlords Should Advertise
Bad Rental Applicants? Where Landlords Should Advertise + Condo Bylaws & Getting Started Where should landlords actually advertise rental properties? What should real estate investors look for inside condominium bylaws? And what do you do when you know you want to invest in real estate, but you just can't seem to take that first step? Today's Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show is a listen
Canada Housing Starts Are Down — But What Does That Actually Mean?
Canada Housing Starts Are Down — But What Does That Actually Mean? Housing starts are down. Sounds important. But does that mean Canada is building fewer homes? Does it mean housing prices are about to rise? Does it mean fewer rental properties are coming? Not necessarily. On today's Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby dig underneath the housing-start headlines and explain
A $13 Billion Meta Data Centre Is Coming Near Edmonton. What Does It Mean for Real Estate?
A $13 Billion Meta Data Centre Is Coming Near Edmonton. What Does It Mean for Real Estate? A massive new technology investment is putting Alberta back in the national spotlight. Meta is developing its first Canadian data centre in Sturgeon County, just north of Edmonton, with an estimated investment of approximately $13 billion. But for real estate investors, the important question is not simply:
Your Down Payment Is NOT Enough: The Real Cost of Buying a Rental Property
Your Down Payment Is NOT Enough: The Real Cost of Buying a Rental Property You saved the 20% down payment. You found the property. You got the mortgage. You're ready to buy. Not quite. On today's Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby break down the costs investors often forget when budgeting for their first rental property. Using a hypothetical $500,000 legal suited house, t
Canada's Construction Boom Is Finally Slowing Down
Canada's Construction Boom Is Finally Slowing Down For the last few years, Canada has been building aggressively. More apartments. More condos. More purpose-built rentals. More infill. More density. But new Statistics Canada data suggests that construction intentions are finally beginning to slow. In July 2026, the total value of building permits issued across Canada fell 17.3% to $12.2 billion. R
Edmonton Garden Suites Are One of Canada's Biggest Real Estate Opportunities
Edmonton Garden Suites Are One of Canada's Biggest Real Estate Opportunities Today's episode is all about one of Wayne's favourite real estate investment opportunities right now: Multi-unit garden suites in Edmonton. Wayne and Gabby break down why Edmonton's current zoning creates an unusual opportunity to keep an existing house at the front of a property while developing multiple additional renta
Should You Invest in Vancouver, Montreal or Laval?
Should You Invest in Vancouver, Montreal or Laval? Plus the 2 Numbers Wayne Uses to Analyze Deals Can you find a good rental property in Montreal or Laval? Should you invest in Vancouver? What numbers actually matter when analyzing a rental property? And if you already bought a bad deal, should you hold it and hope it recovers, or sell it and move on? Today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate In
Mortgage Rates Are Rising: How Real Estate Investors Should Prepare
Mortgage Rates Are Rising: How Real Estate Investors Should Prepare Mortgage rates are moving higher again. For real estate investors, that raises an obvious question: What should you actually do about it? In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby are joined by investor-focused mortgage broker Keaton Kirkwood of Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group to brea
Real Estate Investor Q&A: Garden Suites, Ontario Real Estate, Exit Plans & More
Investor Q&A: Garden Suites, Ontario Real Estate, Exit Plans & More Today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show is a full investor Q&A. Wayne and Gabby answer questions live from Canadian real estate investors about: How to eventually exit a real estate portfolio Capital gains and tax planning When to use a financial planner Ontario real estate investing Variable vs fixed m
The Best Real Estate Investing Advice From REIcon 2026
The Best Real Estate Investing Advice From REIcon 2026 REIcon 2026 is officially over. After a packed weekend of presentations, panels, live coaching, deal analysis and conversations with investors from across Canada, Wayne and Gabby are back on the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show sharing some of the best advice they gave from the stage. In today's episode, they recap several of the bi
Real Estate Deals Are Everywhere — Here's Why You're Missing Them
How Are We Finding So Many Great Real Estate Deals? If great real estate deals really exist, why isn't everybody buying them? That was the question that came into the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show today. A listener wanted to know how Wayne keeps finding strong deals, how REI Masters students keep buying cash-flowing properties, and why those opportunities seem almost invisible to eve
What You Need To Know Before Investing in a New City
What You Need To Know Before Investing in a New City How do you know whether a city is actually a good place to invest in real estate? A market can have cheap houses. It can have great-looking cash flow. Population might be increasing. Property values might be rising. And it can still be a terrible place to build a long-term rental portfolio. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investin
Is Calgary Still a Good Place to Invest in Real Estate?
Is Calgary Still a Good Place to Invest in Real Estate? Calgary real estate investors have had an incredible run. Properties that once sold for under $300,000 are now worth significantly more. Rents increased. Investors who bought several years ago benefited from cash flow, mortgage paydown and substantial appreciation. But that creates a different question in 2026: Does Calgary still make sense f
Fall Rental Property Maintenance Checklist: What Landlords Should Do Before Winter
Fall Rental Property Maintenance Checklist: What Landlords Should Do Before Winter Winter problems are expensive. A furnace that fails during the first cold snap. A frozen exterior water line. Clogged gutters sending spring melt toward the foundation. Too much humidity creating condensation, ice and eventually mold. These are predictable problems, which means landlords should be dealing with them
September 2026 Edmonton Real Estate Market Update
September 2026 Edmonton Real Estate Market Update What is actually happening in the Edmonton real estate market heading into fall 2026? Inventory has climbed dramatically compared with the last couple of years. Months of inventory has increased. August was slower. Buyers have significantly more choice. But that does not mean the opportunities are gone. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estat
The Basement Suite Cashflows - But Is It Actually Legal?
The Basement Suite Cashflows - But Is It Actually Legal? A basement suite can make a rental property look fantastic on paper. Two rents. Better cash flow. Stronger returns. But there is one question investors sometimes forget to ask before removing conditions: Is the basement suite actually legal? In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby explain how in
Your Tenant Is Running a Business From Your Rental. Now What?
Your Tenant Is Running a Business From Your Rental. Now What? Your tenant starts operating a business from your rental property. Do you care? Maybe not. But your condo corporation, municipality, lease agreement and insurance company might. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby break down a real situation happening inside their own rental portfolio a
Stop Gambling On Real Estate
Real Estate Is a Business, Not a Gamble Why did Wayne Hillier choose real estate investing over stocks, traditional investments, or other ways of building wealth? Because Wayne never wanted to rely on simply hoping an asset would increase in value. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby answer two investor questions: why they chose real estate invest
Wayne Hillier Before Real Estate: Debt, Gambling & Rock Bottom
Wayne Hillier Before Real Estate: Debt, Gambling & Rock Bottom Before the rental properties, businesses, coaching and real estate investing success, Wayne Hillier was living a very different life. He was working at a gas station for roughly $14–$16 an hour, carrying credit-card debt, gambling, trying to keep up with friends who were progressing in their careers, and feeling increasingly s
Agreements for Sale Explained: Real Seller Financing Deals With Zero Money Down
Agreements for Sale Explained: Real Seller Financing Deals With Zero Money Down Seller financing sounds almost too good to be true. An investor buys a property with little or none of their own money. The seller leaves financing in place. The investor operates the property, collects rent, benefits from cash flow and mortgage paydown, and eventually pays the seller out according to the terms of the
Can You Fully Finance an Investment Property?
Can You Fully Finance an Investment Property? Can you buy an investment property without bringing your own down payment? Sometimes. But there is a big difference between what is technically possible and what is actually smart. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby answer a listener question about borrowing the down payment for an investment property
Scared to Buy Your First Rental Property? Start Here
Scared to Buy Your First Rental Property? Start Here Fear is normal when you are about to invest tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. The question is not whether you are scared. The question is whether you understand enough to know what you are actually scared of, how to manage it, and what systems need to be in place before you take action. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estat
The Tenant Move-Out Checklist Every Landlord Needs
The Tenant Move-Out Checklist Every Landlord Needs A tenant tells you they are moving out. What happens next? For many landlords, the move-out process becomes unnecessarily stressful because they wait until the final few days to start thinking about inspections, cleaning, repairs, utilities, advertising and the security deposit. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show
Tariffs, Tenant Risk & Why Cash Flow Matters More Than Ever
What happens to Canadian real estate investors when trade uncertainty, tariffs and job losses start working their way through the economy? The answer may show up in the rental market before it shows up in property values. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby recap the sold-out Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour, share details from Wayne's late
The Smith Manoeuvre Explained With Keaton Kirkwood
The Smith Manoeuvre Explained Most Canadian homeowners understand that mortgage interest on their principal residence is generally not tax deductible. The Smith Manoeuvre is a strategy designed to change how that debt is structured. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby are joined by Keaton Kirkwood of Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group, a Smith Mano
Should You Hire a Property Manager?
Should You Hire a Property Manager? Should you hire a property manager for your rental properties, or should you manage them yourself? For Wayne and Gabby, self-managing their rental portfolio was one of the scariest decisions they made early in their investing journey. It also became one of the biggest reasons their portfolio became more profitable and easier to scale. In today's episode of the C
Write Stronger Real Estate Offers
Writing a real estate offer is simple. Writing an offer that actually gets accepted is a different story. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne breaks down the key components of a real estate offer and shares his Stop, Look and Listen system for negotiating stronger deals. The biggest mistake investors make is getting emotionally attached to a property before
The Trick to Keeping Long-Term Tenants
The Trick to Keeping Long-Term Tenants Tenant turnover can quietly become one of the biggest expenses in a rental property. Vacancy, repairs, repainting, cleaning, advertising, showings, and lost rent can quickly add up when tenants move every year. The good news is that tenant turnover is also one of the expenses landlords have the most control over. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate
The Best Landlords Get the Best Tenants
Being a great landlord is not just about being nice. It can directly affect your vacancy, tenant turnover, repair costs, rental income, and ultimately the profitability of your real estate portfolio. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby break down what it actually means to be a great landlord and why landlord quality has a much bigger impact on ret
Write a Rental Listing That Attracts Great Tenants
Finding great tenants starts long before the application and screening process. It starts with your rental listing. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby break down how landlords and real estate investors should market their rental properties to attract more qualified applicants, avoid wasting time, and create enough demand that they can choose a te
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update – August 2026 - Calvin Hexter
What is happening in the Edmonton real estate market right now, and where could the next opportunities be for investors? In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby are joined by Calvin Hexter from Calvin Realty for an updated look at the Edmonton market heading into late summer and fall 2026. Calvin breaks down the latest July market statistics, includin
The Easiest $20,000 I've Ever Made in Real Estate
The Easiest $20,000 I've Ever Made in Real Estate What happens when you recognize value that everyone else has overlooked? In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne shares the story of how he made a $20,000 profit from a real estate deal with approximately one hour of work. A wholesaler secured an Edmonton townhouse for $90,000 and assigned the contract to Wayne
How to Protect Yourself When Raising Money for Real Estate
Raising money through joint venture partnerships is one of the fastest ways to scale a real estate portfolio—but what happens if your investor changes their mind? In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby answer a listener question about what to do if a joint venture partner wants to back out before purchasing a property—or even after the deal has already closed. They explain how to properly structure j
Should Wholesaling Real Estate Be Regulated?
Ohio has introduced a new law that makes wholesaling real estate more difficult by requiring greater transparency and disclosure when assigning purchase contracts. The stated goal is to protect vulnerable homeowners from misleading or predatory real estate practices—but could similar legislation eventually make its way to Canada? In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby break down Ohio's new wholesalin
How to Know If You Have a Good Real Estate Deal
Not every rental property is a good investment—and one of the biggest mistakes new investors make is focusing on the wrong numbers. In today's episode, Wayne breaks down one of the most important metrics every real estate investor should understand: Return on Investment (ROI). While many investors obsess over cash flow, ROI allows you to compare properties, investment strategies, and even differen
How to Build Wealth in Real Estate When Life Keeps Getting in the Way
Real estate investing doesn't happen in a perfect world. Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges your way—floods, repairs, tenant issues, family responsibilities, or financial setbacks. The key isn't avoiding adversity. It's learning how to keep moving forward despite it. In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby answer several real-world questions from listeners across Canada, including how to reco
How We Built Our Real Estate Investing Empire (Starting with Just $15,000)
How We Built Our Real Estate Investing Empire (Starting with Just $15,000) In this episode, Wayne and Gabby pull back the curtain on their entire real estate investing journey—from starting with debt and a single $15,000 down payment to building a large real estate portfolio, multiple businesses, and achieving financial freedom. They explain the strategies they used at each stage of their journey,
Single Family vs. Duplex: Which Rental Property Makes the Better Investment
Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show – July 28, 2026 Should you buy a single-family home, a duplex, or even both sides of a half duplex? In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby answer a listener email that explores one of the most common questions new real estate investors ask. They break down why choosing between a single-family home and a duplex isn't about the property type—it's about the nu
Ethical Off-Market Real Estate Deals: Helping Sellers Without Taking Advantage
Ethical Off-Market Real Estate Deals: Helping Sellers Without Taking Advantage Off-market real estate investing has a reputation problem. Too often, investors are taught to search for desperate homeowners, exploit difficult circumstances and negotiate the lowest possible price. In this episode, Wayne and Gabby explain why that approach is not only unethical—it is also unnecessary. This is Part 2 o
Sourcing Great Off-Market Real Estate Deals (Part 1)
Some of the best real estate deals never make it onto the MLS. In Part 1 of this series, Wayne and Gabby break down how investors can source great off-market real estate deals by speaking directly with property owners, building relationships and being willing to knock on doors. Wayne explains why many investors hide behind websites, flyers, signs and marketing campaigns instead of doing the actual
Our Rental Property Was Broken Into—Then the Basement Flooded
Our Rental Property Was Broken Into—Then the Basement Flooded A break-in at one of our vacant Edmonton rental properties quickly turned into a much larger disaster. After entering through a basement window, the intruder appears to have shut off the electrical panel—possibly to disable the security system. Unfortunately, that also shut off the sump pump that had been keeping the basement dry during
The 35% Rent-to-Income Rule for Tenant Screening
🎧 The 35% Rent-to-Income Rule for Tenant Screening Tenant screening is one of the most important parts of owning rental properties—and one of the most stressful. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby break down one of the most important rules they use when deciding whether to approve a tenant: the 35% Rent-to-Income Rule. The idea is simple: the ren
Why Every Real Estate Deal Needs a Backup Plan
🎧 Why Every Real Estate Deal Needs a Backup Plan Real estate investing does not always go according to plan. That is why experienced investors do not just look at the upside—they build backup plans before they ever enter the deal. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby share a real-life example from one of their rent-to-own properties where
How to Save for Your First Real Estate Down Payment
🎧 How to Save for Your First Real Estate Down Payment Getting the first down payment is one of the biggest hurdles for new real estate investors. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby talk about how aspiring investors can start finding the money for their first home or rental property—not by chasing complicated strategies, but by looking at
Real Estate Investing Q&A Garden Suites, Financing and Scaling Your Portfolio
🎧 Real Estate Investing Q&A: Garden Suites, Financing and Scaling Your Portfolio Today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show is a live real estate investing Q&A session with Wayne and Gabby. Instead of focusing on one single topic, Wayne and Gabby answer several questions from Canadian real estate investors about Edmonton garden suites, construction financing, commer
What to Do When Your Rental Property No Longer Cash Flows
🎧 What to Do When Your Rental Property No Longer Cash Flows What should you do when a rental property that once made sense no longer cash flows? In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby answer a listener email from a newer investor who bought properties that no longer produce positive cash flow after rents dropped. The listener was told by their previo
Why We're Betting Big on Edmonton Garden Suites
🎧 Why We're Betting Big on Edmonton Garden Suites Edmonton garden suites may be one of the strongest real estate investing opportunities in Canada right now—but only if the numbers, property, layout, financing and strategy are handled properly. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby explain why they are betting big on Edmonton garden suites, and more
Loan or Partnership? The Smarter Way to Fund a Rental Property Down Payment
🎧 Loan or Partnership? The Smarter Way to Fund a Rental Property Down Payment What should you do when you find a strong rental property deal but do not have enough money for the full down payment? In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby answer a listener's question about using a friend's money to complete a real estate purchase. Should the money be st
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update: More Listings, Less Competition and New Opportunities
🎧 Edmonton Real Estate Market Update: More Listings, Less Competition and New Opportunities The Edmonton real estate market is shifting—and that is creating a very different environment for buyers, sellers and real estate investors. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby are joined by Calvin Hexter of Calvin Realty for a detailed discussion about wha
The Tenant Screening System Every Landlord Needs
🎧 The Tenant Screening System Every Landlord Needs A strong tenant screening process can protect your rental income, reduce turnover, prevent unnecessary damage, and make owning rental properties far less stressful. In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby break down the system they use to evaluate tenant applications before handing over the keys. They explain why a great first impression is not enough
Adding $3,000+ In Monthly Cash Flow To Our Portfolio In Just 6 Months
🎧 Adding $3,000+ In Monthly Cash Flow To Our Portfolio In Just 6 Months How Wayne and Gabby used affordable Edmonton townhouses, strong systems and strategic partnerships to add significant monthly cash flow to their portfolio. Over the last six months, Wayne and Gabby added five more rental properties to their portfolio. Together, those properties now produce more than $3,000 per month in additio
How To Make Fast Cash In Real Estate With Virtually No Risk
🎧 How To Make Fast Cash In Real Estate With Virtually No Risk How real estate wholesaling works and why it can be one of the fastest ways to generate active income from real estate. A 23-year-old listener recently wrote to Wayne and Gabby with a simple question: What is the fastest way to make money in real estate? The listener is ambitious, has time available and wants to begin earning money now
How Canadian Real Estate Investors Can Deduct Vehicle Expenses
🎧 How Canadian Real Estate Investors Can Deduct Vehicle Expenses What Canadian landlords, Realtors and real estate investors need to know about mileage, vehicle deductions and CRA documentation. Real estate investors spend a lot of time driving. You may be travelling to rental properties, meeting contractors, completing repairs, showing units, serving notices, collecting documents, purchasing supp
How A Boring Rental Property Made Us $220,000 In 8 Years
🎧 How A Boring Rental Property Made Us $220,000 In 8 Years A real Canadian rental property case study using actual numbers from Wayne and Gabby's portfolio. Real estate investing does not need to be complicated. In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby pull back the curtain on one of the most boring rental properties they own and show exactly how a simple long-term buy-and-hold investment generated app
Buying A Rental Property In Canada: The Complete 18-Step Checklist
🎧 Buying A Rental Property In Canada: The Complete 18-Step Checklist The exact step-by-step process Wayne and Gabby use to purchase rental properties in Canada, from mortgage planning and property selection through due diligence, closing and possession day. Buying a rental property in Canada can feel overwhelming when you do not know what happens first, who handles each step, when conditions need
How To Buy Your First Rental Property When Fear Is Holding You Back
Most people did not deliberately choose the life they are currently living. They finished school, found the first reasonable opportunity available, started working, accumulated responsibilities, and continued moving in the same direction because that was what everyone around them appeared to be doing. Years later, they may have a career, a mortgage, children, bills, and an income they cannot affor
The Real Reason You're Not Building A Bigger Real Estate Portfolio
What is really stopping you from building a larger real estate portfolio? Is it money? Mortgages? Finding the right deals? Fear of tenants? Fear of repairs? Fear of the market changing? In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby break down the most common reasons investors give for not moving forward and explain why those obstacles are often not the real problem. The episode begins with a real example fr
How To Organize Bank Accounts For A Growing Rental Portfolio
What happens when your real estate portfolio starts growing and suddenly you have multiple properties, partnerships, corporations, mortgages, reserve funds, security deposits, and bank accounts to manage? That is one of the major topics Wayne and Gabby break down in today's episode. They explain how rental property bank accounts can be organized, when multiple properties can share one account, whe
Should Landlords Allow Pets In Rental Properties
Should landlords allow pets in rental properties? That is the question Wayne and Gabby tackle in today's episode. Pets are a huge part of people's lives. Dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, reptiles, and other animals are not just "extras" for many tenants. They are part of the family. But for landlords and real estate investors, pets also create real concerns. What if the dog damages the floors? What if t
Are Negative People Stopping You From Investing In Real Estate?
Today's episode takes a different direction. Instead of talking about where to buy, what to buy, cash flow, financing, rent, tenants, or market trends, Wayne and Gabby talk about something that stops many people before they ever buy their first rental property. Negative people. Fearful people. Family members. Friends. Co-workers. People who mean well, but still fill your head with doubt. In this e
Should Landlords Lower Rent Or Offer Tenant Incentives?
Landlords across Canada are having a harder time filling vacancies. There are fewer tenants moving, more rental units available, and more competition between landlords than many investors have seen in years. So what should you do when your rental property is sitting empty? Should you lower the rent? Or should you offer an incentive to get the right tenant in the door? In this episode, Wayne and Ga
Is Now The Best Or Worst Time To Invest In Canadian Real Estate? | Wayne Hillier
Some people are saying it is a terrible time to buy real estate in Canada. Others are saying it is the best time in history. So who is right? In this episode, Wayne and Gabby answer a listener question about the current state of the Canadian real estate market and why there is so much conflicting advice being shared online. Wayne explains why both sides can be wrong when they speak in broad genera
Why 99% Of Real Estate Does Not Make A Good Investment
Everybody says real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth. And that is true. But it is also true that most real estate does not make a good rental property investment. In this episode, Wayne and Gabby continue the conversation from yesterday's episode and answer a listener question about why Wayne says 99% of real estate in Canada does not actually work as a good investment. Wayne explain
I Lost $1 Million On This Rental Property...
This is one of the most important episodes Wayne and Gabby have ever recorded. In this episode, Wayne opens with a serious announcement about a rental property, a major loss, and a lesson that every real estate investor needs to hear. But the real lesson is much deeper than the headline. Wayne and Gabby explain how real estate investors lose money, why so many people disappear from the industry af
Rents Are Falling In Canada: Is The Sky Falling Or Is This The Best Opportunity In Years?
🎧 Rents Are Falling: Is The Sky Falling Or Is This The Best Opportunity In Years? Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by real estate investing coaches Wayne & Gabby Hillier Rents are falling across several Canadian markets, but that does not automatically mean the sky is falling for real estate investors. In fact, this shift may be creating one of the best buying opportunities inv
Is It Too Late To Start Real Estate Investing?
🎧 Is It Too Late To Start Real Estate Investing? Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by real estate investing coaches Wayne & Gabby Hillier Most real estate investing advice focuses on starting young and giving your portfolio decades to grow. But what happens when you are starting in your 40s, 50s, or even 60s? In this episode, Wayne and Gabby answer a listener question about gett
Edmonton Real Estate Is Shifting What Investors Need To Know | Calvin Hexter
The Edmonton real estate market is shifting, and smart investors need to pay attention. In this episode, Wayne and Gabby start by answering a listener question about how they handle late rent in their rental property business. They explain their on-time rental discount system, why they use it instead of relying only on late rent fees, how it helps tenants take rent payment seriously, and why it ca
The Smartest Way To Buy Your First Rental Property
If you are just getting started in real estate investing, your first move matters. In this episode, Wayne and Gabby answer a listener question from a 28-year-old new investor in Edmonton who recently moved to Canada, works in IT, earns about $80,000 per year, has saved $40,000, and wants to start building long-term wealth through real estate. Wayne breaks down what he would do in this situation an
Before You Buy A Condo Townhouse, Listen To This
Condo townhouses can be one of the best real estate investing opportunities in Edmonton, but only if you know how to do your due diligence properly. In this episode, Wayne and Gabby answer a listener question from a new investor who is buying a condo townhouse in Edmonton and wants to understand how much weight should be placed on the condo document review, reserve fund study, condo fees, special
What We Did When A Tenant Refused To Pay Last Month's Rent | Wayne Hillier
What do you do when a tenant says they are not paying their final month's rent because you can just use their security deposit? In this episode, Wayne and Gabby walk through a real situation from their rental portfolio where a tenant refused to pay May rent, stopped responding to communication, claimed they knew their rights, and suggested the damage deposit could be used instead. Wayne and Gabby
My Favourite Edmonton Neighbourhoods To Invest In | Wayne Hillier
Where are Wayne's favourite Edmonton neighbourhoods to invest in? In this episode, Wayne and Gabby break down some of the Edmonton neighbourhoods Wayne likes for rental property investing, and why they make sense from an investor's perspective. This is not about buying the fanciest house in the prettiest neighbourhood. It is about understanding tenant profile, affordability, accessibility, propert
The Truth About Real Estate Investing No One Wants To Hear | Wayne Hillier
Real estate investing can change your life, but only if you do it the right way. In this episode, Wayne and Gabby have one of their most honest conversations yet about real estate investing, authenticity, bad advice, fake confidence, and why so many new investors get pulled into strategies they do not fully understand. Wayne talks openly about the lack of authenticity in the real estate investing
What's Really Happening With Interest Rates Right Now | Keaton Kirkwood
Interest rates are changing, but not always in the way the headlines make it seem. In this episode, Wayne and Gabby are joined by investor-focused mortgage broker Keaton Kirkwood to talk about what is actually happening with mortgage rates, fixed rates, renewals, and financing for real estate investors. Keaton explains why fixed rates are connected to bond yields, why the media often focuses too m
How To Enforce Your Lease Agreement As A Landlord
Building a lease agreement is one thing. Enforcing it is where many landlords get uncomfortable. In this episode, Wayne and Gabby answer landlord and tenant questions about enforcing lease agreements, dealing with tenant disputes, and understanding the process when a tenancy starts going sideways. They discuss how Alberta's Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service works, what happens if a te
How To Build A Lease Agreement For Your Rental Property
A strong lease agreement sets the foundation for your rental property business. In this episode, Wayne and Gabby break down how landlords can think about building a lease agreement that is clear, practical, and easy for tenants to understand. They explain why a lease agreement is not just about legal protection. It also helps set expectations, clarify responsibilities, document what both sides agr
A $14,000 Surprise Repair At One Of Our Rental Properties
What happens when your rental property renovation is finally finished, the cleaners are booked, the photographer is scheduled, and then a surprise repair shows up out of nowhere? In this episode, Wayne and Gabby share the painful story of a $14,000 surprise repair at one of their rental properties. After finishing a basement suite renovation, they discovered a major drain line issue that required
How One Rental Property Can Change Your Family's Future
Can one rental property change your family's future? In this episode, Wayne interviews Gabby about what real estate investing has created for their family, their lifestyle, and their long-term future. Gabby shares why the greatest benefit of real estate investing has been the lifestyle it created, including time freedom, the ability to homeschool their daughter, working together as a family, and h
How Do You Know If You Have A Good Real Estate Deal?
How do you know if a real estate deal is actually good? In this episode, Wayne and Gabby break down the key elements every investor should look at before buying a rental property. Wayne explains why a good deal is not based on emotion, wall colours, gut feeling, or whether a property simply "looks cool" online. A good real estate deal needs to be analyzed like a business. The conversation covers t
What Toronto's Condo Crash Means For Canadian Real Estate Investors
What does it mean when a private equity firm plans to buy hundreds of millions of dollars worth of unsold Toronto condos and turn them into rentals? In this episode, Wayne and Gabby break down a major Canadian real estate story involving a Montreal-based private equity firm reportedly planning to purchase roughly $500 million worth of unsold Toronto condo units and convert them into rental housing
Edmonton Real Estate Market Update With Calvin Hexter
What is really happening in the Edmonton real estate market right now? In this episode, Wayne and Gabby are joined by Edmonton investor-focused Realtor Calvin Hexter from Calvin Realty for a real-time Edmonton real estate market update. Calvin shares what he is seeing in the spring 2026 market, including inventory levels, buyer activity, seller expectations, condo apartment movement, price trends,
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