🎧 Turning Red Flags into Green Lights: Real Estate Opportunities Hiding in Plain Sight
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today’s episode dives into the surprising real estate “red flags” that often scare buyers away—but savvy investors know how to turn them into serious opportunities. From foundation cracks to bad smells, Wayne & Gabby walk you through how to assess, price, and profit from what others overlook. They also cover the latest on Edmonton’s zoning debate and recap a successful Red Deer investor meetup.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why the 6-unit vs 8-unit zoning discussion matters for Edmonton investors

• The truth about foundation cracks (and how to spot a deal)

• How scary smells and cosmetic issues can mean huge upside

• What to do when you see water in the basement

• The simple fixes behind overwhelming inspection reports

• How to use old electrical or plumbing systems to negotiate price

• Why vacant homes, pests, and squatters might be your next best deal

• The mindset shift needed to see red flags as green lights

👥 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

📅 Upcoming Events
Edmonton Real Estate Investing Networking & Private Lending Info Session
📍 Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park – Park Site #5, Edmonton
📆 July 19th, 2025 | 4:00–8:00 PM
🎯 FREE event with games, hot dogs, and an open Q&A featuring Calvert Home Mortgage
👨‍👩‍👧 Family friendly – spots are limited, register everyone attending!
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📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm
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💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers
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🏗️ Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation
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📧 info@chmic.ca
🆔 FSRAO License Numbers: 13267 and 13268

🎧 Why Real Estate Is the Best Investment in Canada
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

In this episode, Wayne and Gabby break down the 10 big reasons why real estate is still the smartest investment in Canada. From steady cash flow and tax benefits to tenant-paid mortgages and real-world assets, they make a compelling case for why real estate outperforms stocks, crypto, and mutual funds—especially in today’s economic climate. Whether you’re brand new or looking to double down, this episode will reinforce exactly why real estate stands the test of time.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why cash flow matters more than paper profits

• How appreciation builds generational wealth

• The power of leverage in Canadian real estate

• Why tenants are your silent wealth builders

• Tax advantages most investors don’t leverage

• How real estate stays valuable in uncertain times

• Multiple income streams from one property

• Why control is a major advantage

• Canada’s growing housing demand

• The legacy real estate helps you build

👥 About Your Hosts
Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and coaches based in 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
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🤝 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
🔗 Facebook

💼 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

🎧 What Landlords Are Responsible For in Alberta + Calgary's Housing Strategy
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today’s show takes a deep dive into two important topics for Alberta real estate investors: the responsibilities landlords must meet to stay compliant in Alberta, and how the City of Calgary is addressing its housing crisis with bold new initiatives. Whether you invest in Edmonton, Calgary, or anywhere in Alberta, this episode is packed with insights to keep you informed and ahead of the curve.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• What landlords are actually required to provide in Alberta rental properties

• The minimum safety, heating, water, and maintenance standards landlords must follow

• Calgary’s “Home Is Here” strategy to close the housing supply gap

• How many market and non-market units Calgary added in 2024

• Why Calgary now leads Canada in housing starts per capita

• What changes are still needed to make housing affordable

• How investors can interpret this data for future opportunities

👥 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
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🏢 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

🎧 How To Choose an Investor-Focused Mortgage Broker (With Keaton Kirkwood)
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

In today’s episode, Wayne is joined by Keaton Kirkwood from Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group to break down exactly what makes a great investor-focused mortgage broker. If you're building a real estate portfolio in Canada, your broker shouldn’t just qualify you—they should help you strategically grow. This is a masterclass in what to ask, how brokers think, and the real difference between investor-focused and retail brokers.

Whether you're a new investor or growing fast, this episode will help you choose the right person to guide your financing decisions.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why most mortgage brokers are trained for retail—not investors

• What makes a broker “investor-focused”

• How a great broker can help you plan 2–3 purchases ahead

• The difference between qualification and strategy

• Why communication and transparency are critical

• Common mistakes investors make when choosing a broker

• Keaton’s top advice for vetting your financing team

👥 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

🤝 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

🎧 Edmonton Zoning Rollback? What Real Estate Investors Need to Know
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today’s show dives deep into the Edmonton zoning bylaw controversy. Are mid-block lots about to be limited to six units instead of eight? Wayne unpacks what’s really going on with the zoning amendments, clears up misleading headlines, and explains how this could impact your real estate investing strategy.

Gabby and Wayne also share real talk about decision fatigue, investor overwhelm, and being transparent when life and business collide. Plus, they tease upcoming networking events, mortgage updates, and why now more than ever you need to be ahead of the curve.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why Edmonton may reduce max units on mid-block lots from 8 to 6

• What’s actually happening at city council and what to expect June 30

• The 3 major impacts zoning changes could have: rental market, real estate values, and neighborhood character

• How misleading headlines are creating confusion for investors

• Real life investor overwhelm, decision fatigue, and transparency

• How zoning debates in Edmonton are mirrored in cities like Red Deer

• Upcoming events including Red Deer Meetup and July 19 Edmonton Picnic

• The importance of understanding market trends before everyone else

👥 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

🤝 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

🎧 How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Take Action in Real Estate Investing
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

This episode dives deep into how fear, doubt, and overthinking hold real estate investors back from taking action—and what to do about it. Wayne and Gabby share personal stories, relatable listener experiences, and real-world strategies for identifying mental roadblocks and pushing through them. Whether you’re overwhelmed, stuck in analysis paralysis, or comparing yourself to others, this conversation will help you reframe, reset, and move forward.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why even experienced investors get stuck in funks

• Common limiting beliefs and how they show up

• Why news headlines create fear and feed uncertainty

• How to reframe internal dialogue like “What if I fail?”

• The danger of waiting until it’s “obvious” to take action

• Why your “why” should be tactical—not just inspirational

• How action creates clarity and clarity builds confidence

• A 24-hour challenge to help you get unstuck today

👥 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

🤝 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

🎧 Investor Success Stories | Real Estate Investing Canada | Edmonton
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today’s episode highlights some recent wins from our REI Masters students and dives into a common listener question about owning properties in your personal name versus a corporation. Wayne and Gabby also reflect on the key traits that drive long-term success for real estate investors and the mistakes to avoid early on. Plus, we kick things off with a quick economic update and a reminder that real coaching leads to real action.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Whether to hold properties in your personal name or a corporation

• Why rental income in a corp isn’t always tax-efficient

• The hidden costs and legal implications of incorporating too soon

• Recent success stories from REI Masters students

• Key mindset traits of investors who win

• Why timing and coaching both matter

• How to know when you’re actually making progress

👥 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

🎧 Is the Bank of Canada Done Cutting Rates? | Below-Market Rents - Should You Increase Them?
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

In today’s episode, Wayne and Gabby dive into a listener question about garnishing wages from non-paying tenants, explore how long to tolerate below-market rents for good tenants, and share some major updates on interest rate predictions from RBC.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• What RBC’s economists are saying about the future of interest rate cuts in Canada

• How garnishing wages from tenants works in Alberta

• Tips for balancing tenant loyalty with rental income

• Why reputation and selective relationships matter in REI

• Why every decision should be intentional and aligned with your investing goals

👥 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