Wayne and Gabby break down how they've added over $6M to their real estate portfolio in the last two years using joint ventures.

They walk through a real deal they're currently closing, sharing lessons on negotiation, timing, and how investor behavior impacts outcomes.

They also unpack a recent report on Edmonton real estate returns and explain what investors should actually take away from it.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How to scale your portfolio using joint ventures
• Why negotiation style matters more than price
• How possession timing impacts vacancy and cash flow
• What Edmonton vs Calgary returns really look like
• Why saving your way into real estate slows you down
• How to think bigger when building your portfolio

👥 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.

💡 Resources & Contact

Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca

Bookkeeping & tax help: www.finngo.com/rei

Submit a question: [email protected]

🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors

🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca

📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei

💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 [email protected]

Real Estate Investing Is Hard — Don't Quit

Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Real estate investing isn't easy… and it's not supposed to be.

In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby get real about the emotional and mental challenges of building a real estate business. From overwhelming days and difficult tenants to the pressure of juggling work, family, and investing — this episode is a reminder that if it feels hard, you're doing it right.

The key message: don't quit… reconnect with your why.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why real estate investing often feels overwhelming (especially in the early stages)
• How mental overload can derail even experienced investors
• The reality of dealing with tenants, stress, and unexpected problems
• Why most people underestimate the emotional side of investing
• The importance of staying focused on your original "why"
• How small frustrations can push investors to quit (if you let them)
• Why freedom isn't just time — it's control over your life and decisions
• The difference between pushing forward vs. burning out

👥 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: 📧 [email protected]

🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors

🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca

📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei

💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 [email protected]

🏫 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

🎧 Should You Wait for Rates to Drop Before Investing? (The Truth Investors Miss) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today's episode tackles one of the biggest questions investors are asking right now: Should you wait for interest rates to come down before buying your next property?

With special guest Keaton Kirkwood, we break down what's actually happening in the market, how interest rates really impact your returns, and why waiting might cost you more than you think.

This isn't theory… this is real-world investing strategy.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why newer investors tend to "wait" while experienced investors lean in
• How higher rates can actually create better buying opportunities
• The real relationship between interest rates and property values
• Why "the rate is temporary, but the price is forever"
• A breakdown showing how waiting for a 1% rate drop can cost you money
• What happens to competition, inventory, and negotiation power when rates fall
• The danger of emotional, FOMO-driven investing decisions
• How to think long-term instead of trying to time the market

📅 Upcoming Events

🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16 Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a full-day, hands-on experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton.

You'll see:

• Properties that actually cash flow
• Real BRRRR projects in action
• The exact types of deals discussed on this podcast

This isn't theory — this is real estate investing in the field.

⚠️ Over 70% sold — limited to one bus

👉 Register here: www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour

🎤 Wayne Hillier Speaking at EREIA – May 13 Fireside Chat: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026

Wayne will break down:

• What's working right now in Edmonton
• Where the biggest opportunities are
• What investors should be paying attention to next

👉 Get tickets: https://www.meetup.com/revenue/events/314169150/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

👥 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: [email protected]

🤝 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 📧 [email protected] 🔗 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

📘 Get the 5% Rule™ Book on Amazon The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM

🎧 The Tenants That Nearly Made Us Quit (And What It Taught Us About Scaling) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today's episode is a raw, real story from early in Wayne and Gabby's investing journey — the kind of tenant experience that pushes investors to their breaking point.

From red flags missed… to manipulation, late rent, and system failures… this is the story of the tenants that almost made them quit real estate altogether — and the lessons that completely changed how they run their business today.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• The early warning signs of a "professional tenant" most investors miss
• Why "nice people" can still be your worst tenants
• How poor systems (and too much trust) can cost you thousands
• The danger of managing everything yourself vs building a team
• Why emotional decision-making is one of the biggest risks in real estate
• How tenant situations escalate when boundaries aren't enforced
• What Wayne and Gabby would do differently today
• The key mindset shift from operator to CEO that protects your business

📅 Upcoming Events

🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16 Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a full-day, hands-on experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton.

You'll see:

• Properties that actually cash flow
• Real BRRRR projects in action
• The exact types of deals discussed on this podcast

This isn't theory — this is real estate investing in the field.

⚠️ Over 70% sold — limited to one bus

👉 Register here: www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour

🎤 Wayne Hillier Speaking at EREIA – May 13 Fireside Chat: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026

Wayne will break down:

• What's working right now in Edmonton
• Where the biggest opportunities are
• What investors should be paying attention to next

👉 Get tickets: https://www.meetup.com/revenue/events/314169150/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

👥 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: [email protected]

🤝 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 📧 [email protected] 🔗 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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🎧 Payment Plans for Tenants: Should You Offer Them? Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby dive into a topic that can split landlords right down the middle: Should you offer payment plans to tenants who fall behind on rent?

There's no one-size-fits-all answer here. Instead, they break down how to think through these situations like a professional investor, balancing business discipline with human judgment.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why there's no "yes or no" answer when it comes to tenant payment plans
• The importance of understanding the tenant's situation before reacting
• The biggest risks landlords face when offering payment plans
• How tenants can unintentionally (or intentionally) fall into a cycle of missed payments
• Why clear communication BEFORE rent is due matters more than anything
• How to structure a proper payment plan with documentation and timelines
• Real-life example of a landlord who lost thousands due to poor systems
• The difference between being a good human vs. running a disciplined business

📅 Upcoming Events

🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16 Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a full-day, hands-on experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton.

You'll see:

• Properties that actually cash flow
• Real BRRRR projects in action
• The exact types of deals discussed on this podcast

This isn't theory. This is real estate investing in the field.

⚠️ Over 70% sold — limited to one bus

👉 Register here: www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour

🎤 Wayne Hillier Speaking at EREIA – May 13 Fireside Chat: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026

Wayne will break down:

• What's working right now in Edmonton
• Where the biggest opportunities are
• What investors should be paying attention to next

👉 Get tickets: https://www.meetup.com/revenue/events/314169150/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

👥 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: [email protected]

🤝 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 📧 [email protected] 🔗 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

🎧 Sylvan Lake Secondary Suite Grant

Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Can you really build a basement suite with little to no money?

In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby break down a powerful opportunity in Alberta that most investors have no idea exists. They continue the conversation from yesterday and dive deep into the Sylvan Lake secondary suite loan and grant programs, explaining how you can access funding, reduce your out-of-pocket costs, and potentially build a rental suite with minimal capital.

They also share real-world lessons from their own renovation project, including unexpected costs, delays, and why "simple deals" rarely go according to plan.

If you're looking for creative ways to finance your next rental property, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How Sylvan Lake's funding programs can help you build a secondary suite
• The details behind the interest-free loan program (up to $30,000)
• How loan forgiveness works and how to qualify for it
• The timeline and deadlines to take advantage of this opportunity
• Why small towns are creating big opportunities for investors
• Real renovation challenges and why budgets often go sideways
• How to think about refinancing and pulling equity after completion
• Why taking action quickly matters with limited funding programs

📅 Upcoming Events

🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16 Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a full-day, hands-on experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton.

You'll see:

• Properties that actually cash flow
• Real BRRRR projects in action
• The exact types of deals discussed on this podcast

This isn't theory. This is real estate investing in the field.

⚠️ Over 70% sold. Limited seats remaining.

👉 Register here: www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour

🎤 Wayne Hillier Speaking at EREIA – May 13 Fireside Chat: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026

Wayne will break down:

• What's working right now in Edmonton
• Where the biggest opportunities are
• What investors should be paying attention to next

👉 Get tickets: https://www.meetup.com/revenue/events/314169150/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

👥 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: [email protected]

🤝 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 📧 [email protected] 🔗 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

📚 Get the Book

Get the 5% Rule™ book on Amazon: The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors 👉 https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM

🎧 How to Build a Basement Suite With No Money (Sylvan Lake Edition)

Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today's episode dives deeper into a question many investors are asking right now:

"Can I actually build a secondary suite with none of my own money?"

Wayne and Gabby continue yesterday's conversation by breaking down real programs currently available in Alberta, specifically in Sylvan Lake, that could help investors fund basement suites using interest-free loans and grants.

They also share real-world lessons from their own renovation project, including unexpected costs, delays, and why doing things properly matters more than doing them quickly.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How Sylvan Lake's Housing Accelerator Fund created real opportunities for investors
• The Secondary Suite Loan Program (up to $30,000 interest-free)
• How loan forgiveness works through affordability or accessibility
• The "Dollars for Doors" grant program (up to $15,000 per unit)
• Why these programs may be available to investors—not just homeowners
• Key deadlines and why timing matters (limited funding + expiry)
• Real renovation lessons: why projects go over budget and timeline
• How to think about funding deals creatively when you don't have capital

📅 Upcoming Events

🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16 Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a full-day, hands-on experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton.

You'll see:

Properties that actually cash flow Real BRRRR projects in action The exact types of deals discussed on this podcast

This isn't theory. This is real estate investing in the field.

⚠️ Over 70% sold – limited to one bus

👉 Register here: www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour

🎤 Wayne Hillier Speaking at EREIA – May 13 Fireside Chat: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026

Wayne will break down:

What's working right now in Edmonton Where the biggest opportunities are What investors should be paying attention to next

👉 Get tickets: https://www.meetup.com/revenue/events/314169150/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

👥 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: [email protected]

🤝 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 📧 [email protected] 🔗 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

📚 Get the Book

Get the 5% Rule™ book on Amazon: The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM

🎧 How We Built a Basement Suite with None of Our Own Money Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today's episode breaks down a real deal from early in our investing journey where we built a legal basement suite without using any of our own money.

We walk you through exactly how we combined a grant, a mortgage product, and short-term financing to cover a $65,000 renovation… and turned it into $100,000 in equity while improving cash flow at the same time.

If you've ever felt stuck because you don't have access to capital, this episode will open your eyes to what's possible when you start thinking creatively.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How we built a basement suite using $0 of our own money
• The two programs we used to fund a $65,000 renovation
• How purchase plus improvements mortgages actually work
• How to use short-term financing (credit cards & LOCs) strategically
• Why early-stage investors feel "broke" even when they're doing everything right
• How adding a suite can turn a negative cash flowing property into a profitable one
• The importance of increasing property value beyond renovation cost
• Why you should be actively searching for grants and incentive programs in your market

📅 Upcoming Events

🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16 Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a full-day, hands-on experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton.

You'll see:

Properties that actually cash flow Real BRRRR projects in action The exact types of deals discussed on this podcast

This isn't theory. This is real estate investing in the field.

⚠️ Over 70% sold — limited to one bus

👉 Register here: www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour

🎤 Wayne Hillier Speaking at EREIA – May 13 Fireside Chat: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026

Wayne will break down:

What's working right now in Edmonton Where the biggest opportunities are What investors should be paying attention to next

👉 Get tickets: https://www.meetup.com/revenue/events/314169150/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

👥 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: [email protected]

🤝 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 📧 [email protected] 🔗 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

🎧 Cash Flow vs Location: What Actually Matters for Your First Rental Property

Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

If you're analyzing deals and feeling stuck between buying a property that cash flows in a weaker area or one in a great location that barely breaks even… you're not alone.

In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby break down this exact listener question and go much deeper than a simple answer. They explain why most investors are asking the wrong question entirely—and how shifting your focus can completely change your results.

This episode is a must-listen if you're buying your first property or trying to build a portfolio the right way from the start.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why cash flow does NOT automatically mean a good deal
• The 3 fundamentals of real estate investing: profitability, risk, and potential
• How cash flow should be used as a risk mitigator, not your main goal early on
• Why focusing only on "nice areas" can lead to poor investment decisions
• The correct order of operations when analyzing deals
• How to think about equity growth vs cash flow depending on your goals
• The real math behind replacing your income with rental properties
• When it actually makes sense to put more than 20% down

📅 Upcoming Events

🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16 Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a full-day, hands-on experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton.

You'll see:

Properties that actually cash flow Real BRRRR projects in action The exact types of deals discussed on this podcast

This isn't theory — this is real estate investing in the field.

⚠️ Over 70% sold — limited to one bus

👉 Register here: www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour

🎤 Wayne Hillier Speaking at EREIA – May 13 Fireside Chat: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026

Wayne will break down:

What's working right now in Edmonton Where the biggest opportunities are What investors should be paying attention to next

👉 Get tickets: https://www.meetup.com/revenue/events/314169150/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

👥 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: [email protected]

🤝 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 📧 [email protected] 🔗 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

🎧 Renewing Tenants the Right Way: When to Raise Rent, When to Let Them Go

Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today's episode is a real, behind-the-scenes look at what actually goes into renewing tenants. No scripts, no fluff—just the real conversations landlords need to have but often avoid.

We break down the exact thought process we go through when leases are coming up, including how to decide whether to keep a tenant, raise rent, or move on. This is one of those episodes where the small decisions can cost you thousands—or make you thousands.

If you own rental properties, this is a must-listen.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How to decide if a tenant is worth renewing or not
• Why market rent should drive your decisions—not emotions
• The biggest mistake landlords make with small rent increases
• How to handle tenants who can't afford higher rent anymore
• When it actually makes sense to take a vacancy
• The real cost of vacancies and why they matter more than you think
• How tenant behavior over 12 months tells you everything you need to know
• Why treating rentals like a business (not a favor) is critical to success

👥 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.

📅 Upcoming Events

🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16

Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a full-day, hands-on experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton.

This is not a theory-based workshop. You'll walk actual deals, see real numbers, and learn exactly what's working in today's market.

One of the featured properties is a brand new investment model that Wayne has been developing for the past two years—something never seen before in Canada.

You'll also tour properties from real REI Masters students with strong cash-flowing deals.

🎟️ Tickets are almost sold out. If it shows sold out, join the waitlist. 👉 www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour

🎤 EREIA Event – May 13

Wayne Hillier will be speaking live in Edmonton:

"Fireside Chat with Wayne Hillier: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026"

This is a deep dive into what's actually working right now in Alberta real estate—and what investors should be focusing on going forward.

🎟️ Get tickets here: https://www.meetup.com/revenue/events/314169150/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

💡 Resources & Contact

Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question: [email protected]

🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors

🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca

📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei

💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 [email protected]

🏫 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

Real Deals We've Done: Breaking Down the Numbers

Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today's episode pulls back the curtain on real estate investing using actual deals, real numbers, and real results.

No projections. No fluff. No "guru math."

Just real case studies from Wayne's own portfolio and REI Masters students — showing exactly what's possible when you buy right, manage properly, and follow proven fundamentals like the 5% Rule™.

If you've ever wondered what real returns actually look like… this is the episode.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Real-life case studies from investors in Edmonton
• How a $52,000 investment turned into $213,000 profit
• Why Edmonton townhouses are still one of the best opportunities in Canada
• What strong vs realistic ROI actually looks like
• How the 5% Rule™ protects your downside risk
• The difference between real numbers and "projected returns"
• How BRRRR deals can create infinite ROI
• Why simple, boring deals often outperform complex strategies

📅 Upcoming Events 🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16

Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a full-day, hands-on experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton.

You'll see:

• Properties that actually cash flow
• Real BRRRR projects in action
• The exact types of deals discussed on this podcast

This isn't theory — this is real estate investing in the field.

⚠️ Over 70% sold — limited to one bus

👉 Register here: www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour

🎤 Wayne Hillier Speaking at EREIA – May 13

Fireside Chat: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026

Wayne will break down:

• What's working right now in Edmonton
• Where the biggest opportunities are
• What investors should be paying attention to next

👉 Get tickets: https://www.meetup.com/revenue/events/314169150/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2

👥 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: [email protected]

🤝 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 📧 [email protected] 🔗 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