Real Estate Investing Morning Show ( REI Investment in Canada ) – Details, episodes & analysis

🎧 Fix & Flip Success Stories with Ryan Day from Calvert Home Mortgage
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

After two weeks in Hawaii, Wayne & Gabby are back live at 6:00 AM to kick off October with an exciting episode. Today's conversation dives into fix & flip financing, success stories, and strategies for investors looking to take advantage of the fall season. Special guest Ryan Day from Calvert Home Mortgage joins the show to share real-life deals, financing tips, and the risks and rewards of flipping properties in today's market.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Rent Day routines and Gabby's top tips for landlords managing payments

• Why fix & flip season begins in the fall and how timing impacts profits

• How Calvert Home Mortgage helps investors with fast, flexible financing

• Two real-life success stories from Calgary investors (profits of $40K and $60K)

• The importance of buying below market value and sticking to your numbers

• Why rural markets are riskier and why Calvert avoids properties under 10K population

• How competitive short-term financing rates are creating opportunities for Canadian investors

• Upcoming updates on Wayne's book The 5% Rule™ – The Real Estate Cash Flow Test paperback release

👥 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 the 5% Rule™ book on Amazon: The 5% Rule™ – The Real Estate Cash Flow Test
Order Now → https://a.co/d/3Xrcnhw

🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors
🏠 Krystal Kromm – Red Deer Investor-Focused Realtor
📞 (587) 377-8584
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🏢 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team
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📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm
🌐 www.finngo.com/rei
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💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers
🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca
📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca
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🏗️ Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation
📞 403-278-0249
📧 info@chmic.ca
🆔 FSRAO License Numbers: 13267 and 13268

🎧 Our Favorite (and Most Fulfilling) Real Estate Experiences
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby reflect on their most memorable and rewarding experiences as real estate investors. From the thrill of walking into a fully staged flip for the first time, to life-changing moments helping sellers in tough situations, this episode shows the heart and humanity behind building a portfolio. They also share lessons learned from agreements for sale, joint ventures, and watching long-term cash flow grow.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why some of the best investing experiences have nothing to do with money

• The excitement and risks behind fix and flips

• How one creative feature wall sparked a trend in Edmonton flips

• The emotional impact of helping sellers in difficult life situations

• Why agreements for sale (Canada's "subject-to") can be both powerful and dangerous

• Lessons from tenant relationships and empathy in property management

• The reality of watching cash flow grow over time without relying on projections

• How building and proving trust with joint venture partners changes everything

👥 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 the 5% Rule™ book on Amazon: The 5% Rule™ – The Real Estate Cash Flow Test
Order Now → https://a.co/d/3Xrcnhw

🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors
🏠 Krystal Kromm – Red Deer Investor-Focused Realtor
📞 (587) 377-8584
🔗 Facebook

🏢 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team
🌐 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

🏗️ Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation
📞 403-278-0249
📧 info@chmic.ca
🆔 FSRAO License Numbers: 13267 and 13268

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

Today's episode breaks down the BRRRR strategy in plain language — from Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, to Repeat. Wayne and Gabby reveal why "perfect BRRRRs" are so rare, the hidden risks most investors overlook, and how to structure your deals so they cash flow long after the refinance. You'll also hear real questions from listeners about appraisals, comps, and whether to invest in hot or slow markets.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• The BRRRR method explained step by step

• Why most "perfect BRRRRs" don't exist in today's market

• The trade-off between pulling all your money out vs. leaving some in

• How negative cash flow can sink your portfolio (and how to avoid it)

• Why comps are critical in determining your appraisal value

• Bank restrictions on refinancing within 12 months of ownership

• How to plan for appraisal shortfalls and protect your capital

• Proven success tips for making BRRRRs sustainable long-term

👥 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 the 5% Rule™ book on Amazon: The 5% Rule™ – The Real Estate Cash Flow Test
Order Now → https://a.co/d/3Xrcnhw

🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors
🏠 Krystal Kromm – Red Deer Investor-Focused Realtor
📞 (587) 377-8584
🔗 Facebook

🏢 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team
🌐 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

🏗️ Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation
📞 403-278-0249
📧 info@chmic.ca
🆔 FSRAO License Numbers: 13267 and 13268

🎧 Saskatoon Real Estate Market | Homes Being Sold For 100k Over Asking | Real Estate Investing Canada

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

In today's episode, full-time investors and coaches Wayne and Gabby Hillier dive into the rapid heating up of the Saskatoon real estate market — where some homes are now selling for $100,000 over asking price.

They discuss the importance of understanding real estate market cycles, recognizing early signs of shifts, and how to position yourself as an investor when opportunities arise. Whether you're active in Alberta or looking across Canada, learning when to act is critical for long-term success.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Saskatoon's real estate market is experiencing rapid price surges

• How real estate cycles impact buying, selling, and investing strategies

• Early indicators that signal a market is heating up

• Why patience and preparation are key for investors

• How to avoid common mistakes during hot markets

• Strategies for positioning yourself before competition floods the market

This episode is packed with practical advice on real estate cycles, Canadian market trends, and smart investing principles — no matter what city you're in.

📢 In-Person Edmonton Real Estate Investing Workshop – May 3, 2025
📍 Creative Hive, Edmonton, Alberta
🎟️ Register Now
🎉 Use code REIMORNINGSHOW for 25% OFF

Our Deal Lab workshop will help you:
✔️ Analyze real Edmonton deals on-site
✔️ Compete in Deal Lab Games, our live offer-writing experience
✔️ Learn how to evaluate properties like a pro
✔️ Network with JV partners and investors who are doing deals now

🎙️ Be sure to listen live daily for your chance to win a free ticket!

👥 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

🏠 Krystal Kromm – Red Deer Investor-Focused Realtor
📞 (587) 377-8584
🔗 Facebook

🏢 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team
🌐 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

🎧 Investing In Secondary Canadian Markets | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

In today's episode, full-time investors and coaches Wayne and Gabby Hillier break down the real meaning of secondary markets in Canadian real estate — and why most investors are actually referring to tertiary markets without knowing it.

They explore how to choose a smaller city or town to invest in, what risks you should be aware of, and why strong cash flow alone isn't enough. Whether you're eyeing a place like Red Deer or Moncton, this episode gives you the framework to make smarter, data-driven decisions when investing outside major urban centers.

No winners in today's Deal Lab ticket giveaway, but you'll have another shot tomorrow! Tune in live and guess the featured Edmonton neighbourhood for a chance to win.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The true definition of secondary, tertiary, and rural markets in Canada

• How to evaluate small cities and towns for cash flow and long-term stability

• Economic anchors, vacancy rates, tenant profile and population trends to look for

• Why local market knowledge beats big wallets

• The major risks of investing in tertiary markets (and how to mitigate them)

• How a past Deal Lab attendee bought a real property from the game — and is closing on it this week

This episode is packed with practical real estate investing advice, Alberta landlord education, and tips for building a resilient portfolio in overlooked markets.

📢 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Deal Lab – May 3, 2025
📍 Creative Hive, Edmonton, Alberta
🎟️ Register Now
🎉 Use code REIMORNINGSHOW for 25% OFF

Our Deal Lab workshop will help you:
✔️ Analyze real Edmonton deals on-site
✔️ Compete in Deal Lab Games, our live offer-writing experience
✔️ Learn how to evaluate properties like a pro
✔️ Network with JV partners and investors who are doing deals now

🎙️ Be sure to listen live daily for your chance to win a free ticket!

👥 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

🏠 Krystal Kromm – Red Deer Investor-Focused Realtor
📞 (587) 377-8584
🔗 Facebook

🏢 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team
🌐 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

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

In today's episode, full-time investors and coaches Wayne and Gabby Hillier dive into the realities of investing outside your city, self-managing rental properties remotely, and growing your real estate business like a true CEO — even when you're not on-site.

No winners in today's Deal Lab ticket giveaway, but you'll have another shot tomorrow! Tune in live and guess the featured Edmonton neighbourhood for a chance to win.

• Why delegating and letting go of perfection is necessary to scale

• How to embrace your role as the CEO of your investing business

• The truth about out-of-town investing: how every new market requires fresh research and a local power team

• Challenges of self-managing rental properties remotely — and how Wayne and Gabby built a system that works

• Tools, systems, and SOPs they use for remote property management (cloud storage, e-signatures, communication agreements, and more)

• Why remote self-management saves thousands in property management fees while giving you true freedom

• How to build a business that supports your lifestyle — instead of buying yourself a second job

This episode is packed with real systems, practical advice, and mindset shifts to help you scale smarter.

📍 Creative Hive, Edmonton, Alberta
🎟️ Register Now
🎉 Use code REIMORNINGSHOW for 25% OFF

Our Deal Lab workshop will help you:

• Analyze real Edmonton deals on-site

• Compete in Deal Lab Games, our live offer-writing experience

• Learn how to evaluate properties like a pro

• Network with JV partners and investors who are doing deals now

🎙️ Be sure to listen live daily for your chance to win a free ticket!

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.

• Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca

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

• Submit a question: info@reimorningshow.com

📞 (587) 377-8584
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🌐 calvinrealty.ca
🔗 Facebook

🌐 www.finngo.com/rei
🔗 Facebook

🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca
🔗 Facebook

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

In today's episode, full-time real estate investors and coaches Wayne and Gabby Hillier tackle three big topics that impact new and seasoned Alberta investors alike:

What do you need to know before turning your home into a rental? Are garage suites in Edmonton worth the investment? And should a first-time investor take on a $50,000 fixer-upper?

They also gave away another free ticket to the Edmonton Real Estate Investing Deal Lab — tune in live every weekday morning for your chance to win by guessing the featured Edmonton neighbourhood of the day!

• Why 90% of Edmonton homes don't work as rentals — and how to analyze the ones that do

• The truth about garage suites in Edmonton — high costs, low returns, and one financing strategy that helps

• Why starting small and simple is the key to success on your first investment

• What to consider before converting your personal home into a rental property

• How to notify the CRA and avoid tax surprises with help from Finngo Bookkeeping and Tax

• A breakdown of a listener's deal — should she buy a fixer-upper or walk away?

📍 Creative Hive, Edmonton, Alberta
🎟️ Register Now
🎉 Use code REIMORNINGSHOW for 25% OFF

This full-day, in-person workshop will help you:

• Learn to run the numbers the right way

• Analyze real Edmonton deals

• Compete in Deal Lab Games, our live offer-writing scenario

• Connect with local investors and JV partners

• Build long-term wealth with smart, low-risk investing strategies

Listen live every morning for your chance to win a free ticket!

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 portfolios using rental properties, BRRRRs, flips, joint ventures, and creative investing.

🎙️ New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, real coaching, and real estate that works.

• Learn more about REI Masters: www.reimasters.ca

• Bookkeeping & tax support for investors: www.finngo.com/rei

• Got a question for the show? Email: info@reimorningshow.com

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

In today's episode, full-time real estate investors and Alberta-based coaches Wayne and Gabby Hillier tackle another real-life rental challenge faced by landlords in Canada:

What happens when a tenant e-transfers first month's rent or a deposit… then backs out of the lease before moving in?

They break down how they handle these situations in accordance with the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act, and what landlords need to know about their rights and responsibilities in this scenario.

• What to do if a tenant backs out after paying first month's rent

• Legal considerations under the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act

• Gabby's clever strategy for dealing with Jenny, the overholding hoarder tenant

• How Wayne & Gabby plan to recover losses and file for a landlord/tenant hearing

• Plus: how to get daily free coaching by submitting your questions to the show

Each weekday morning, one live listener will win a free ticket to the upcoming Edmonton Real Estate Investing Deal Lab by correctly guessing the Edmonton neighbourhood of the day.

✅ Listen LIVE for your chance to win!
🗓 Giveaway runs every morning until May 3rd, 2025

🗓 Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
📍 Creative Hive, Edmonton, Alberta
🎟️ Register Now

Join us for this one-day, hands-on investor workshop and learn how to:

• Analyze real Edmonton rental properties

• Run the numbers the right way before you buy

• Compete in the interactive Deal Lab Games

• Network with fellow action-takers, joint venture partners, and real estate professionals

🎉 Loyal Listener Discount: Use code REIMORNINGSHOW at checkout to get 25% OFF your ticket — our way of saying thanks for tuning in every morning!

Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They coach Canadians through the REI Masters Mentorship Program, helping them build wealth using rental properties, BRRRRs, flips, joint ventures, and creative investing strategies.

🎙️ Daily episodes. Real stories. Actionable advice. Learn how to invest with confidence.

• Join the REI Masters Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca

• Got a question for the show? Email: info@reimorningshow.com

Episode: The Edmonton Market is FIRING UP! | Don't Make These Mistakes

The Edmonton real estate market has been 🔥 hot for the past two years — and now the mainstream news headlines are finally catching up. In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby Hillier break down why this spring is expected to bring even more heat… but also more risk for unprepared investors.

• Why Edmonton is about to see another wave of investor attention

• The dangers of jumping into real estate without proper education

• What happens when uneducated investors buy the wrong properties

• The long-term consequences when the market eventually cools down

• Why you must focus on cash flow, fundamentals, and low-risk returns

This episode is a powerful reminder to stay grounded in the numbers, avoid the hype, and make decisions based on strategy — not emotion.

🗓 Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
📍 Creative Hive, Edmonton, Alberta
🎟️ Register Now

Join us for this hands-on investor workshop where you'll:

• Analyze real Edmonton deals

• Learn how to run the numbers properly

• Compete in Deal Lab Games, a live offer-writing challenge

• Network with action-takers and JV partners

• Discover how to spot good deals (and avoid the bad ones)

Perfect for new and experienced investors who want to make educated, data-backed buying decisions.

Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and coaches based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Through the REI Masters Mentorship Program, they help Canadians build strong portfolios using rental properties, BRRRRs, flips, joint ventures, and creative investing strategies.

🎙️ Tune in daily for real-world insights, honest conversations, and expert guidance to help you succeed in real estate.

• Want to join the REI Masters Mentorship Program? Visit www.reimasters.ca

• Got a question for the show? Email: info@reimorningshow.com

Episode: Tax Deadlines & Late Penalties (with Steve Tsonev)

In today's episode of the Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Edmonton real estate investors Wayne and Gabby Hillier are back with an update on the infamous Jenny — the overholding hoarder tenant. Gabby shares a clever, environmentally friendly solution to reduce the junk headed to the landfill as they deal with the aftermath of her departure.

Then, special guest Steve Tsonev, Managing Partner at Finngo Bookkeeping and Tax, joins the show to talk about filing taxes as a real estate investor, what happens if you're late, and how to avoid costly penalties.

• How Gabby is tackling the junk mountain left behind by their former tenant

• The real cost of filing your taxes late as a real estate investor

• What CRA penalties look like and how to avoid them

• Strategies to get back on track if you've fallen behind on tax filings

• When to reach out for help and how Finngo can support you

Managing Partner | Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax
Real estate investor-focused bookkeeping and accounting services
📅 Book a free consultation: www.finngo.com/rei

🗓 Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
📍 Creative Hive, Edmonton, Alberta
🎟️ Register Now

Join us for an interactive, hands-on investing workshop where you'll:

• Analyze real Edmonton real estate deals

• Compete in the Deal Lab Games: our immersive, timed offer-writing challenge

• Learn how to determine if a deal cash flows or crashes

• Network with fellow investors, JV partners, and action takers

Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and coaches based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Through the REI Masters Mentorship Program, they help Canadians build profitable portfolios using rental properties, BRRRRs, fix & flips, joint ventures, and creative strategies.

🎙️ Tune in daily for real-world real estate lessons, investor interviews, and practical tips to help you take action and grow your portfolio.

• Want to join the REI Masters Mentorship Program? Visit www.reimasters.ca

• Got a question for the show? Email: info@reimorningshow.com