Edmonton’s Rental Market is Peaking… Now What? | Real Estate Investing Canada | Edmonton Calgary

🎧 Edmonton’s Rental Market is Peaking… Now What? | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

In today’s episode, Wayne Hillier shares the results of his most recent rental market analysis — and issues a public warning to Edmonton investors: we may be at the peak.

After reviewing real-time data from RentFaster, Wayne reveals an eye-opening discrepancy between Edmonton and Calgary rental inventory. Main floor suites, three-bedroom homes, and townhouses in Edmonton have seen massive rent increases — but is it sustainable?

Wayne drops a bold prediction: Edmonton’s main floor rents could drop 20% in the next 12–24 months as supply catches up and affordability hits a wall. He also explains why most investors aren’t prepared, how to stress test your rental portfolio, and why understanding cycles is more important than ever.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Edmonton rental demand is high — but not forever

• Calgary’s rent crash: what we can learn from it

• The danger of buying based on “hot market” rents

• What’s really driving townhouses and main floor rent spikes

• Why suited properties may see the biggest correction

• How to properly stress test your deals for cash flow and vacancy shifts

• Why fixed utility billing is the best approach for secondary suites

• Why $500/month in cash flow isn’t a universal metric

This episode is a wake-up call for Alberta investors buying at the peak of the cycle — and a masterclass in how to protect your portfolio.

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👥 About Your Hosts Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and coaches based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Through their REI Masters Mentorship Program, they help Canadians build long-term wealth using rental properties, BRRRRs, flips, joint ventures, and creative real estate strategies.

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