"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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Fix & Flip Success Stories With Ryan Day From Calvert Home Mortgage | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta
Season 12
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 β’ Duration 01:05:49
π§ Fix & Flip Success Stories with Ryan Day from Calvert Home Mortgage Real Estate Investing Morning Show β 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.
π§ 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% Ruleβ’ β The Real Estate Cash Flow Test paperback release
π₯ 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.
ποΈ Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation π 403-278-0249 π§ info@chmic.ca π FSRAO License Numbers: 13267 and 13268
Our Favorite (and Most Fulfilling) Real Estate Experiences | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta
Season 12
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 β’ Duration 01:12:15
π§ Our Favorite (and Most Fulfilling) Real Estate Experiences Real Estate Investing Morning Show β 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.
π§ 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
π₯ 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.
π‘ Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & Tax help: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question:
Exit Strategies & First Steps for New Investors | Real Estate Investing Canada
Season 12
Monday, September 29, 2025 β’ Duration 01:07:06
π§ Exit Strategies & First Steps for New Investors Real Estate Investing Morning Show β Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
Today's episode tackles two big listener questions:
Do you ever hold properties forever, or should every property have a planned exit strategy?
What's the very first step a brand-new investor should take when they don't know where to start?
Wayne and Gabby break down how to think scientifically about property lifespans, capital expenditures, market timing, and joint venture agreements when considering whether to sell or hold long-term. They also provide five practical steps for new investors to confidently get started, including market research, analyzing rental demand, learning landlord/tenant laws, running the numbers, and understanding financing options.
π§ What You'll Learn in This Episode
How to evaluate whether to keep or sell a rental property long-term
Why roofs, furnaces, hot water tanks, and windows matter to exit planning
How joint venture timelines and mortgage qualification affect selling decisions
The risks of buying older properties vs. brand-new ones
Why real estate investing is a numbers game, not a guessing game
The five essential first steps for brand-new investors
How to separate flashy "get rich quick" pitches from proven strategies
Why treating investing like a business leads to lasting success
π₯ 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.
Why Real Estate Investors Fail: Knowledge vs Discipline | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta
Season 12
Thursday, September 25, 2025 β’ Duration 01:08:37
π§ Why Real Estate Investors Fail: Knowledge vs Discipline Real Estate Investing Morning Show β Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
Today's episode dives into one of the most important questions for investors: do more people fail because of a lack of knowledge or a lack of discipline? Wayne and Gabby share real-life stories, lessons from their own portfolio, and why boring, cash-flowing properties are the real key to long-term success.
π§ What You'll Learn in This Episode
Why knowledge outweighs discipline in determining investor success
How "boring" rental properties create real wealth and peace of mind
The dangers of chasing flashy deals, risky schemes, and untested strategies
Why quarterly inspections are essential for managing small repairs before they become costly problems
How the 5% Ruleβ’ protects you from the unknowns of real estate (interest rates, vacancies, repairs)
Why focusing on cash flow and sustainability beats speculation every time
π₯ 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.
Get the 5% Ruleβ’ book on Amazon: The 5% Ruleβ’ β The Real Estate Cash Flow Test Order Now β
15 Common Joint Venture Partner Questions Answered | Real Estate Investing Canada
Season 12
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 β’ Duration 01:04:26
π§ 15 Common Joint Venture Partner Questions Answered Real Estate Investing Morning Show β Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
Today's episode is a deep dive into one of the most important topics in real estate investing: joint ventures. Wayne and Gabby walk through 15 of the most common questions that money partners will ask before entering into a 50/50 joint venture. From ownership structure to exit strategies, you'll hear the exact questions investors should be ready to answerβand the ones money partners need to ask to protect their investment.
π§ What You'll Learn in This Episode
Why partnerships are essential even for experienced investors
The standard 50/50 joint venture structure and how profits are split
Roles of the money partner vs. the managing partner
The importance of reserve funds and how cash calls are handled
How joint venture agreements protect both parties
What returns you can reasonably expect and why guarantees are unrealistic
The power of systems, experience, and having the right power team
Exit strategies: why 10 years is the minimum timeline for success
π₯ 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.
Evictions, Overholding Tenants & Building JV Trust | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta
Season 12
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 β’ Duration 01:03:58
π§ Evictions, Overholding Tenants & Building JV Trust
Real Estate Investing Morning Show β Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
Broadcasting live from Hawaii, Wayne and Gabby share how real estate investing has created the freedom to travel while still running their business and coaching every day. In this episode, they break down the eviction process for substantial breaches in Alberta, address common fears about overholding tenants, and share how to build long-term trust with joint venture partners. They also celebrate huge wins from REI Masters students who are taking massive action across Canada.
π§ What You'll Learn in This Episode
Why Alberta remains one of the best places to invest for landlords
How the eviction process for substantial breaches actually works in Alberta
The truth about overholding tenants and why it's much rarer than people fear
How a properly managed reserve fund protects you from risk
Why tenant screening and systems reduce eviction risk significantly
The importance of focusing on trust instead of trying to "convince" JV partners
A proven five-year perspective for building influence and credibility
Success stories from REI Masters students closing deals and scaling portfolios right now
π₯ 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.
Is Edmonton's Rental Market Softening? | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta
Season 12
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 β’ Duration 01:10:06
π§ Is Edmonton's Rental Market Softening? + Knowing When to Build Your Team
Real Estate Investing Morning Show β Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
Live from Hawaii, Wayne and Gabby dig deep into today's most important real estate investor questions. They tackle whether the Edmonton rental market is really softening, how to make smart decisions about refinancing vs. selling vs. holding, and the critical point when you should stop doing everything yourself and start building a team.
π§ What You'll Learn in This Episode
What to do if you buy a property without move-in inspection documentation
Practical tips to protect yourself and tenants in that situation
Why relying on vacancy rate stats can be misleading
How to analyze the Edmonton rental market the right way
When to refinance, sell, or hold an investment property
The true test for knowing when your time is worth more than $500/hour
Why doing everything yourself is valuable early on β and when to delegate
How scaling a real estate business changes profit margins and responsibility
π₯ 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.
Edmonton Q4 Market Update with Calvin Hexter | Real Estate Investing Canada | Edmonton Alberta
Season 12
Friday, October 3, 2025 β’ Duration 59:42
π§ Edmonton Q4 Market Update with Calvin Hexter Real Estate Investing Morning Show β Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
Today's episode features special guest Calvin Hexter from Calvin Realty, bringing a fresh look at the Edmonton real estate market heading into Q4. While headlines across Canada call it a "slump," savvy investors are seeing incredible opportunities. Wayne, Gabby, and Calvin dig into what's really happening, why it's seasonal, and how educated buyers can position themselves for success.
From holding companies and bank account setups, to overholding tenants, to navigating a contracting market β this episode is packed with practical insights to help you buy smart, cash flow strong, and stay storm-ready.
π§ What You'll Learn in This Episode
Why Edmonton's Q4 market looks like a "slump" to outsiders but is full of opportunity for investors
Seasonal patterns and how they create better buying conditions
How sellers are adjusting to a contracting market and what it means for buyers
Creative strategies like VTBS and AFS in today's market
The importance of mindset: treating yourself as an entrepreneur
Real-world stories about overholding tenants and inherited rentals
How Wayne & Gabby structure holding companies and bank accounts for multiple properties
What Calvin's clients are focusing on right now in Edmonton
π₯ 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.
π‘ Resources & Contact Learn about our Mentorship Program: Bookkeeping & Tax help: Submit a question:
How to Run the Numbers on a Rental Property (Plus GST Rebates Explained) | Real Estate Investing Canada
Season 12
Thursday, October 2, 2025 β’ Duration 01:06:16
π§ How to Run the Numbers on a Rental Property (Plus GST Rebates Explained) Real Estate Investing Morning Show β Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
In today's episode, Wayne breaks down β for the very first time on the show β how to properly run the numbers on a rental property. Using a sample deal, he walks step-by-step through ROI calculations, showing exactly how cash flow, mortgage paydown, and appreciation combine to deliver real returns.
If you've ever struggled with confusing spreadsheets or wondered how Wayne and many of his students actually hit 20% ROI without relying on appreciation, this episode will clear it all up. Wayne explains why conservative deal analysis is the key to long-term success, why leverage magnifies returns, and how to avoid being misled by inflated pro formas.
Gabby also tackles a listener's question on GST rebates for rental properties β when landlords qualify, whether rebates need to be paid back when you sell, and why builders often roll GST into the price without you even realizing.
π§ What You'll Learn in This Episode
How to analyze a rental property using a sample deal
The right way to calculate ROI step by step
Why leverage turns 3.5% appreciation into a 17%+ return
Why conservative math beats inflated projections every time
The three profit centers in real estate: cash flow, mortgage paydown, appreciation
How boring, stable rentals outperform risky "flashy" strategies
The difference between GST rebates for homeowners vs. landlords
Whether GST rebates need to be repaid when you sell a rental
π₯ 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.
How to Protect Yourself from Real Estate Risks and Financial Uncertainty | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta
Season 12
Monday, October 6, 2025 β’ Duration 01:04:08
π§ How to Protect Yourself from Real Estate Risks and Financial Uncertainty Real Estate Investing Morning Show β Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
Today's episode tackles some of the most practical β and often overlooked β topics for real estate investors. Wayne and Gabby answer listener questions about inherited tenants, move-out inspections, and managing townhouse risks in condo corporations. They also dive deep into the current teachers' strike in Alberta, connecting it to the importance of financial security and long-term real estate investing.
π§ What You'll Learn in This Episode
Why investing early gives you the freedom to handle unexpected life events (like school strikes)
The reality of financial freedom β and why it's more about security than luxury
How to handle inherited tenants and what documents you need to protect yourself
The right way to perform move-out inspections and what counts as normal wear and tear
Whether buying multiple townhouses in the same condo complex increases your risk
How to assess condo documents and reserve funds like a professional investor
What special assessments really mean β and how to avoid getting blindsided
Why building a personal reserve fund is just as important as your condo's reserve fund
π₯ 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.
π‘ Learn about our Mentorship Program: Bookkeeping & Tax help: Submit a question: Get the book on Amazon: Order Now β
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