Real Estate Investing Morning Show ( REI Investment in Canada )

Wayne & Gabby Hillier | Canadian Real Estate Investing Coaches / Mentors
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"Real Estate Investing Morning Show" with Canadian investor power couple, Wayne and Gabby Hillier. We talk everything real estate. Joint Ventures, Landlording, Buying/Selling, Financing, Flipping, BRRRR, Multi-Family, Secondary Suites, Condominiums, Agreement For Sales, Rent to Own, Wholesaling. Not to mention, sharing routines and strategies that we've implemented into our lives that have helped us 10X our performance, our drive and our efficiency.

  1. Edmonton Real Estate Market Update (2026) + Should You Start a Career in Real Estate? | Calvin Hexter | Real Estate Investing Canada

    6D AGO

    Edmonton Real Estate Market Update (2026) + Should You Start a Career in Real Estate? | Calvin Hexter | Real Estate Investing Canada

    🎧 Edmonton Real Estate Market Update + Should You Start a Career in Real Estate? Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode dives into the latest Edmonton real estate market update for March 2026 and a topic we've never discussed before on the show — how to start a career in real estate. Investor-focused Realtor Calvin Hexter joins the show to break down what's actually happening in the Edmonton market right now, including inventory levels, pricing trends, and where things may be heading into the spring and summer market. We also explore the realities of becoming a Realtor — from the entrepreneurial mindset required to succeed to the common mistakes new agents make when entering the industry. If you've ever wondered whether getting your real estate license is worth it, or you're trying to understand where the Edmonton market is headed this year, this episode is packed with insights. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode • The latest Edmonton real estate market statistics and what they mean for investors • Why inventory dropped from 4.3 months to 3.4 months, pushing the market toward seller territory • How seasonality affects Edmonton real estate activity every spring • Why some properties are receiving multiple offers immediately while others sit on the market • The surprising asset class seeing the largest price increases right now • What buyers should do to stay competitive as the spring market heats up • What sellers must do to stand out in a market with growing inventory • The biggest mindset shift required if you want to build a career in real estate 👥 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. New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice. 💡 Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question info@reimorningshow.com 📘 The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca 🔗 Facebook 🏫 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course Thinking about investing in Edmonton but not sure where to start? Our 8-week Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course gives you a clear blueprint to invest with confidence, including: 🔹 Why Edmonton is one of Canada's strongest cash flow markets 🔹 The economic drivers shaping Edmonton's growth 🔹 How to analyze neighborhoods for cash flow and upside 🔹 The five main asset types and how they perform 🔹 Tenant selection strategies that protect your returns 🔹 How to buy rental properties that actually make money 👉 Learn more and register at: www.reimasters.ca

    1h 8m
  2. How to Find Great Real Estate Deals in Canada | Wayne Hillier | Real Estate Investing Canada

    MAR 5

    How to Find Great Real Estate Deals in Canada | Wayne Hillier | Real Estate Investing Canada

    🎧 How to Find Great Real Estate Deals in Canada Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode breaks down the reality behind finding great real estate deals. Wayne shares the "secret sauce" most investors are looking for—but instead of hype or shortcuts, it's a clear framework for identifying real opportunities in the market. From defining what a great deal actually means for your goals, to analyzing markets across Canada, Wayne walks through the step-by-step thinking process investors should use when searching for properties that truly make sense. If you've ever wondered how experienced investors narrow down markets, asset types, and neighborhoods to uncover profitable opportunities, this episode lays it out in simple terms. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why a "great real estate deal" is different for every investor The importance of starting with your end goal in mind How investors can analyze cities and neighborhoods to identify opportunities The concept of "unique opportunities" in real estate markets Why following trends or copying other investors rarely works long term How to reverse-engineer deals using rents, expenses, and financing The simple framework for narrowing down the best markets in Canada Practical ways to actually find deals once you know what you're looking for 👥 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. New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice. 💡 Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question: info@reimorningshow.com 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca 🔗 Facebook 🏫 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course Thinking about investing in Edmonton but not sure where to start? Our 8-week Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course gives you a clear blueprint to invest with confidence, including: 🔹 Why Edmonton is one of Canada's strongest cash flow markets 🔹 The economic drivers shaping Edmonton's growth 🔹 How to analyze neighborhoods for cash flow and upside 🔹 The five main asset types and how they perform 🔹 Tenant selection strategies that protect your returns 🔹 How to buy rental properties that actually make money 👉 Learn more and register at: www.reimasters.ca

    1h 13m
  3. Lending Complexities with Creative Real Estate Strategies | Keaton Kirkwood | Real Estate Investing Canada

    MAR 5

    Lending Complexities with Creative Real Estate Strategies | Keaton Kirkwood | Real Estate Investing Canada

    🎧 Lending Complexities with Creative Real Estate Strategies Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode dives into one of the biggest deal killers in real estate investing: financing. Wayne and Gabby are joined by investor-focused mortgage broker Keaton Kirkwood to break down the financing realities behind creative strategies like BRRRRs, vendor take-backs, rent-to-own deals, and agreements for sale. While creative strategies can unlock opportunities, they can also create financing complications that investors don't always anticipate. If you've ever wondered why a deal that looks great on paper suddenly falls apart with the lender, this episode will help you understand why. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why financing is often the #1 reason great real estate deals fail The biggest lending challenges with advanced investing strategies Why refinancing BRRRR projects within 12 months has become much harder How vendor take-back mortgages actually work in today's lending environment The financing realities behind rent-to-own and lease option deals Why agreements for sale are becoming increasingly difficult to exit The importance of working with an investor-focused mortgage broker 👥 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. New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice. 💡 Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question: info@reimorningshow.com 📘 Get Wayne's Bestselling Book: The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca 🔗 Facebook 🏫 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course Thinking about investing in Edmonton but not sure where to start? Our 8-week Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course gives you a clear blueprint to invest with confidence, including: 🔹 Why Edmonton is one of Canada's strongest cash flow markets 🔹 The economic drivers shaping Edmonton's growth 🔹 How to analyze neighborhoods for cash flow and upside 🔹 The five main asset types and how they perform 🔹 Tenant selection strategies that protect your returns 🔹 How to buy rental properties that actually make money 👉 Learn more and register at: www.reimasters.ca

    1h 3m
  4. Why Most Real Estate Investors Stay Stuck (And Don't Even Realize It) | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta

    MAR 3

    Why Most Real Estate Investors Stay Stuck (And Don't Even Realize It) | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta

    🎧 Why Most Real Estate Investors Stay Stuck (And Don't Even Realize It) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode wasn't planned. But it might be one of the most important conversations we've had in a long time. Wayne dives deep into mindset, misconceptions, ego, debt, belief systems, and why some investors move forward while others stay stuck for years — even when they "know what to do." We also talk about celebrating wins, comparison culture in real estate, and why success eventually becomes… mundane. This one gets real. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Wayne doesn't "celebrate" deals the way most people expect The hidden danger of ego and comparison in real estate investing How stubborn belief systems quietly sabotage investors Why debt misconceptions hold people back from scaling The difference between revenue and real returns Why some people are coachable — and some simply aren't The power of adaptability and paradigm shifts Why decisions — not circumstances — shape your future 📈 Market Updates & Wins All rents were paid this month Accepted offer secured after 3 weeks of negotiation Discussion around scaling, JV partnerships, and deal flow Calgary announces incentives up to $35,000 for backyard suites Wayne also shares why constant posting about acquisitions isn't necessary — and why real wealth doesn't need to be loud. 📘 Big Announcement The paperback version of: The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors Is now officially LIVE on Amazon. This revised and expanded edition includes: Clear explanation of the 5% Rule™ formula Expanded real-world examples Investor spotlight case studies A practical framework to build a storm-ready portfolio If you've read it and found value, please leave a review on Amazon. It helps more Canadian investors find reliable education in a noisy industry. 👥 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. New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice. 💡 Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question: info@reimorningshow.com Buy the Book: The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca 🔗 Facebook

    1h 24m
  5. 2% Rule vs 5% Rule – Which One Actually Protects You? | Real Estate Investing Canada

    MAR 2

    2% Rule vs 5% Rule – Which One Actually Protects You? | Real Estate Investing Canada

    🎧 2% Rule vs 5% Rule – Which One Actually Protects You? Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode came straight from a listener question that opened up a powerful discussion. We started by breaking down mortgage strategy — including whether it makes sense to break a 6% mortgage to lock in 3.99%, how to evaluate early termination penalties, and how to think about equity vs. lines of credit when planning your next rental purchase. But the real conversation centered around something bigger: The 2% rule vs. the 5% Rule™. Are they similar? Is one just a "bigger safety net" than the other? Or are they completely different frameworks? Let's break it down. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode When breaking your mortgage actually makes financial sense Why early termination penalties matter more than people think The difference between using equity and a personal line of credit What the 1% and 2% rules really measure Why rent-to-price ratios can be dangerously misleading What the 5% Rule™ actually calculates How to build a rental portfolio that can withstand market shocks 📊 The 2% Rule (What It Really Is) The 2% rule is a rent-to-purchase-price ratio. If you buy a $200,000 property, it "should" rent for $4,000 per month. Simple. Clean. Easy to explain. But here's the problem: It ignores: Interest rates Mortgage structure Taxes Insurance Vacancy Capital expenditures Utilities Financing strategy It only looks at gross rent compared to purchase price. That's not full analysis. That's surface-level screening. 🚢 The 5% Rule™ – A Cash Flow Test For Canadian Real Estate Investors The 5% Rule™ is completely different. It is not based on rent-to-price ratios. It does not measure profitability. It measures risk tolerance. Because real estate isn't about perfect markets. It's about surviving imperfect ones: Interest rate hikes Economic downturns Policy changes Vacancy spikes Supply surges The 5% Rule™ helps you determine if your property produces enough cash flow to absorb shocks. It's about building resilience into your portfolio. 🏗️ Why This Framework Works Across Asset Types The 5% Rule™ works for: Condos Single-family homes Suited houses Duplexes Small multifamily Large multifamily It doesn't matter if utilities are included or excluded. It doesn't matter the market. It doesn't matter the purchase price. It standardizes how you evaluate sufficient cash flow across all asset types. 👥 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. New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice. 💡 Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question: info@reimorningshow.com 📘 The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca 🔗 Facebook 🏫 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course Thinking about investing in Edmonton but not sure where to start? Our 8-week Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course gives you a clear blueprint to invest with confidence, including: 🔹 Why Edmonton is one of Canada's strongest cash flow markets 🔹 The economic drivers shaping Edmonton's growth 🔹 How to analyze neighborhoods for cash flow and upside 🔹 The five main asset types and how they perform 🔹 Tenant selection strategies that protect your returns 🔹 How to buy rental properties that actually make money 👉 Learn more and register at: www.reimasters.ca

    1h 15m
  6. Brooks, Alberta Is Booming? The Biggest Housing Surge in 20 Years | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta

    FEB 27

    Brooks, Alberta Is Booming? The Biggest Housing Surge in 20 Years | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta

    🎧 Brooks, Alberta Is Booming? The Biggest Housing Surge in 20 Years Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode started with Friday shenanigans… but quickly turned into a serious conversation about a surprising Alberta market making headlines. Brooks, Alberta is reportedly experiencing its biggest housing boom in 20 years. A town of just 17,000 people is suddenly seeing new development, rising rents, population growth, and builder incentives. So what's really going on? And more importantly — should investors be paying attention? 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Brooks, Alberta is seeing a surge in housing starts How municipal tax incentives are attracting developers What rising rents in small markets really mean The risks of chasing headlines in small towns Canada's recent housing price decline compared to other major economies Why young couples are choosing down payments over weddings How to properly handle tenant move-outs and rent ledgers in Alberta The truth about RRSP lending and joint ventures 🏗 Brooks, Alberta: The Comeback Story Brooks is reporting: 15.5% population growth over five years 3.4% year-over-year population growth in 2025 Rents up roughly 33% over two years Over 50 housing starts in 2025 after years of minimal development The city introduced: Four-year phased tax exemptions on new builds Zero-fee permits Discounted city lots Developers from larger cities have taken notice. But here's the key point we discussed: Small markets require extreme due diligence. Just because rents are rising doesn't mean the fundamentals are strong. Just because housing starts are increasing doesn't mean long-term stability is guaranteed. Investor takeaway: Before investing in smaller markets like Brooks, ask: What is driving population growth? Is it diversified or employer-dependent? What is long-term economic stability? Who are the major employers? Is demand sustainable or temporary? Headlines don't replace fundamentals. 📉 Canada's Housing Price Decline We also discussed new data showing Canada experienced one of the largest housing price declines among advanced economies: Roughly 5% inflation-adjusted decline year-over-year Nearly 19% down from peak 2022 levels But context matters. Prices are still significantly higher than pre-2020 levels. This is normalization — not collapse. Long-term investors understand cycles. 💍 Doorbells Over Wedding Bells Another article we covered showed that many young couples are choosing to buy a home before spending $30,000+ on a wedding. In Edmonton: Average wedding cost: ~$29,000 Minimum down payment on average home: ~$20,400 The conversation wasn't anti-wedding. It was about priorities. Real estate investing is a long-term compounding game. Starting earlier matters more than starting bigger. If you delay investing 5–10 years, the long-term impact can be massive. 📋 Alberta Landlord Systems We also answered live questions about: Proper tenant move-out procedures Cleaning responsibilities at end of tenancy What a rent ledger is and why it matters What documents must be included in a statement of account How RRSP lending actually works Professional landlording isn't complicated — but it must be structured. 👥 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. New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice. 💡 Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question: info@reimorningshow.com 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca 🔗 Facebook 🏫 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Thinking about investing in Edmonton but not sure where to start? Our 8-week Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course gives you a clear blueprint to invest with confidence, including: 🔹 Why Edmonton is one of Canada's strongest cash flow markets 🔹 The economic drivers shaping Edmonton's growth 🔹 How to analyze neighborhoods for cash flow and upside 🔹 The five main asset types and how they perform 🔹 Tenant selection strategies that protect your returns 🔹 How to buy rental properties that actually make money 👉 Learn more and register at: www.reimasters.ca

    1h 12m
  7. The Ripple Effect of Alberta's Development Boom | Real Estate Investing Canada | Edmonton | Calgary

    FEB 26

    The Ripple Effect of Alberta's Development Boom | Real Estate Investing Canada | Edmonton | Calgary

    🎧 The Ripple Effect of Alberta's Development Boom Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode is a deep dive into something almost no one is talking about. Alberta has experienced a massive development surge in Edmonton and Calgary. Fueled by zoning changes, CMHC MLI Select financing, and the Housing Accelerator Fund, thousands of new rental units have been built in a very short period of time. But every action creates a reaction. What is the ripple effect? And where is the real opportunity hiding? 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Alberta's rental development exploded faster than expected How CMHC financing and blanket rezoning changed investor behavior Why vacancy rates are likely to increase over the next few years The hidden risk facing over-leveraged developers Why you likely won't see "fire sale" 8-plexes hit the market How tearing down single-family homes reduced retail housing supply Why entry-level residential real estate may benefit the most How neighborhood desirability could shift in the years ahead Wayne explains why the boom was almost entirely rental-driven, not retail housing-driven. Thousands of single-family homes were demolished and replaced with dense rental properties. While that increased rental supply, it quietly reduced the number of entry-level homes available for purchase. Less supply in the residential market means increased competition for what remains. And there's another layer. As mature neighborhoods become saturated with infill rental density, buyer preferences may shift toward streets and communities that remain untouched. That shift in demand could drive appreciation in very specific pockets of the city. This episode is about understanding patterns before they fully play out. The boom was the action. Now comes the ripple effect. 👥 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. New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice. 💡 Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question: info@reimorningshow.com 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca 🔗 Facebook 🏫 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course Thinking about investing in Edmonton but not sure where to start? Our 8-week Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course gives you a clear blueprint to invest with confidence, including: 🔹 Why Edmonton is one of Canada's strongest cash flow markets 🔹 The economic drivers shaping Edmonton's growth 🔹 How to analyze neighborhoods for cash flow and upside 🔹 The five main asset types and how they perform 🔹 Tenant selection strategies that protect your returns 🔹 How to buy rental properties that actually make money 👉 Learn more and register at: www.reimasters.ca

    1h 16m
  8. Why Developers Love Edmonton & Calgary (And What Most Investors Are Getting Wrong) | Wayne Hillier | Real Estate Investing Alberta

    FEB 24

    Why Developers Love Edmonton & Calgary (And What Most Investors Are Getting Wrong) | Wayne Hillier | Real Estate Investing Alberta

    🎧 Why Developers Love Edmonton & Calgary (And What Most Investors Are Getting Wrong) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode started with some fun… Miami burritos, onion peeling stations, and some real talk about rental property realities. But underneath the laughs was a serious investor lesson. We broke down why developers are flocking to Edmonton and Calgary, what record housing starts actually mean for investors, and the hard truth about tenant expectations in brand-new builds. If you're building, buying rentals, or thinking about developing — this one matters. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Alberta led Canada in housing starts per capita What makes Edmonton and Calgary developer-friendly markets How cheap, easy, and fast approvals attract builders Why demand matters more than "new and shiny" The reality of tenant wear and tear (and why expectations need adjusting) Why overbuilding rental supply could pressure rents The mistake investors make chasing "high-end tenants" When premium renovations make sense — and when they don't 🏗 Why Developers Love Edmonton & Calgary Edmonton ranked #1 and Calgary #5 in Canada for ease and affordability of building. Here's why: No provincial sales tax Lower development fees Faster permit approvals AI-assisted municipal processes Land availability Strong population growth Add in federal incentives like GST removal on purpose-built rentals and CMHC MLI Select — and you've got a development-friendly environment. But here's the key: Developers build where demand exists. And right now? That demand has been rental housing. 📉 The Rental Supply Shift Alberta experienced: Massive population growth Ultra-low vacancy rates Surging rents Developers responded. Now we may be overshooting. More supply means: Higher vacancy rates Potential rent stabilization (or softening) Increased competition That doesn't mean opportunity is gone. It means strategy matters more than ever. 🏠 The Hard Truth About Brand-New Rentals Wayne shared a powerful reality check today: Brand-new, high-end rentals do not guarantee high-end tenants. In fact: Many tenants live differently than investors expect Wear and tear happens fast "Unicorn tenants" are rare Over-renovating can destroy profitability This isn't about judgment. It's about realistic expectations. Smart investors: Buy rent-ready, not luxury-finished Focus on durable materials Control renovation costs Protect cash flow High-end finishes often only make sense when preparing to sell — not for long-term rentals. 🎯 The Bigger Lesson Cheap. Easy. Fast. That's why developers love Alberta. But investors must ask: Is there still demand when my project finishes 12–18 months from now? Speculation without demand is gambling. Building with demand is investing. 👥 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. New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice. 💡 Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question: info@reimorningshow.com 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca 🔗 Facebook 🏫 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course Thinking about investing in Edmonton but not sure where to start? Our 8-week Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course gives you a clear blueprint to invest with confidence, including: 🔹 Why Edmonton is one of Canada's strongest cash flow markets 🔹 The economic drivers shaping Edmonton's growth 🔹 How to analyze neighborhoods for cash flow and upside 🔹 The five main asset types and how they perform 🔹 Tenant selection strategies that protect your returns 🔹 How to buy rental properties that actually make money 👉 Learn more and register at: www.reimasters.ca

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"Real Estate Investing Morning Show" with Canadian investor power couple, Wayne and Gabby Hillier. We talk everything real estate. Joint Ventures, Landlording, Buying/Selling, Financing, Flipping, BRRRR, Multi-Family, Secondary Suites, Condominiums, Agreement For Sales, Rent to Own, Wholesaling. Not to mention, sharing routines and strategies that we've implemented into our lives that have helped us 10X our performance, our drive and our efficiency.

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