Real Estate Investing Morning Show ( REI Investment in Canada )

🎧 Brooks, Alberta Is Booming? The Biggest Housing Surge in 20 Years Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode started with Friday shenanigans… but quickly turned into a serious conversation about a surprising Alberta market making headlines. Brooks, Alberta is reportedly experiencing its biggest housing boom in 20 years. A town of just 17,000 people is s...

🎧 The Ripple Effect of Alberta's Development Boom Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode is a deep dive into something almost no one is talking about. Alberta has experienced a massive development surge in Edmonton and Calgary. Fueled by zoning changes, CMHC MLI Select financing, and the Housing Accelerator Fund, thousands of new rental units have bee...

🎧 Why Developers Love Edmonton & Calgary (And What Most Investors Are Getting Wrong) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode started with some fun… Miami burritos, onion peeling stations, and some real talk about rental property realities. But underneath the laughs was a serious investor lesson. We broke down why developers are flocking to Edmonton and...

🎧 Capital Cost Allowance in Canada: How to Depreciate Your Rental Properties Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode focused on Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) and how Canadian real estate investors can use depreciation strategically to reduce taxable rental income. We were joined by Steve Tsonev from Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax , who broke down how CCA work...

🎧 Garage Suites, Tenant Payment Plans & This or That Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode was completely open agenda. No preset topic. Just live questions from listeners and real conversations about what's actually happening in your portfolios. We covered garage suite numbers, payment plans with struggling tenants, damage deposit policies, taxes vs...

🎧 How Joint Venture Splits Actually Work (Part 2) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Joint ventures are one of the most powerful tools for scaling your real estate portfolio, yet they are also one of the most misunderstood. In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby go deeper than ever into how joint venture splits actually work. This is Part 2 of the discussion, and it...

🎧 How Joint Venture Splits Actually Work (And Why Most Investors Get It Wrong) – Part 1 Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode was sparked by a listener email from a newer investor navigating their first real joint venture conversation… and realizing they couldn't confidently explain how the profit splits actually work. If you've ever hesitated when s...

🎧 Three Things I Wish I Knew When I Started in Real Estate Investing (Gabby's Version) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Back from a weekend full of soccer, snow, Family Day, and Costa Rica countdowns, today's episode took a powerful turn. Wayne shared his three lessons last week. Today was Gabby's turn. And if you're a newer investor, this one might hit harder...

🎧 I Was Doing It All Wrong When I Started in Real Estate Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier When I first got started in real estate investing, I thought I was doing everything right. I worked overtime. I saved aggressively. I said yes to every extra shift. I tried to do it all myself. And for a while… it worked. But I was moving slowly. I was stressed. And I was...

🎧 3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Investing in Real Estate Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode was raw, real, and powerful. No leftover questions. No email backlog. Just an honest breakdown of the three biggest lessons Wayne wishes he had understood when he first started investing. If you're early in your journey — or even a few properties in...

🎧 Why I Walked Away From a "Great Deal" Strata Townhouse Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode is a real behind-the-scenes look at how an experienced investor evaluates risk, uncovers hidden problems, and knows when to walk away. Wayne breaks down a real strata townhouse deal in Edmonton that looked great on the surface but fell apart during due dili...

🎧 How to Assess a Condo Townhouse | Strata Due Diligence for Investors Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode was a full masterclass on how to properly assess a condo or strata townhouse before buying . Triggered by a listener question, Wayne breaks down the real-world due diligence process investors need to follow to avoid bad surprises, special asse...

🎧 Edmonton Market Shift Creates New Investor Opportunities | January 2026 Update with Calvin Hexter Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Markets change. Smart investors adapt. In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby break down what shifting conditions in Edmonton's rental and real estate markets actually mean for investors who are paying attention. While headlines focu...

🎧 Buying Off-Market Properties Without Getting Burned Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Buying off-market properties can feel intimidating, especially if you're used to the comfort and structure of MLS transactions. In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby walk through exactly how off-market purchases work, what actually changes when there's no realtor involved, and...

🎧 How Much Income Do You REALLY Need to Qualify for a Mortgage? Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier This morning's episode gets real about mortgage qualification — and why so many investors hit a wall even when they "make good money." Investor-focused mortgage broker Keaton Kirkwood joins us to break down the actual math behind qualifying for rental properties in...

🎧 The Power of Community & Networking in Real Estate Investing Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Building wealth in real estate is not a solo sport. In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby break down why community and networking are "rocket fuel" for your growth as an investor, and how surrounding yourself with the right people helps you move faster, make better dec...

Calgary Market Shifts & How to Scale Using Equity (Without Running Out of Money) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode dives into two big topics investors are asking about right now: how to properly scale a portfolio using equity without over-leveraging , and what's actually happening in the Calgary real estate and rental markets heading into spring 2...

🎧 Calories In, Cash Flow Out: The Math Behind Health, Wealth, and Smarter Investing Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode started unscripted and turned into a deep dive on something that affects every investor: understanding the math behind decisions . Wayne continued yesterday's conversation on health, calories, and discipline, then tied it directly...

Understanding the Math Behind Health and Real Estate Wealth Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Most people believe progress comes from motivation, discipline, or finding the "right" program. In reality, progress comes from understanding the math. In today's episode, Wayne breaks down how the same simple math principles apply to health, weight loss, and real estate...

🎧 Taxes, Deductions & Getting Ready for 2025 Filing Season Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier With tax season right around the corner, today's episode dives deep into what real estate investors need to know before they hand anything off to their accountant. Wayne & Gabby are joined by Steve Tsonev , Managing Partner at Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax , to break down pre...

🎧 When a Seller Accepts… Then Backs Out | Early Lease Renewals | Rental Property Taxes Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode kicks off with a real-world deal story that most investors will never experience: an offer accepted below list price , no counter… and then suddenly pulled back. Wayne breaks down exactly what happened, how it was handled, and...

🎧 A Rental Property That Never Appreciated (And Still Made $200,000) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode is a masterclass in understanding how real money is actually made in real estate , even when appreciation never shows up. Wayne walks through a real Edmonton property that hasn't increased in value in eight years, yet still produced over $200,00...

🎧 When Should You Sell a Bad Rental Property? Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier This morning's episode tackles one of the most uncomfortable questions investors face but rarely talk about honestly: when does it actually make sense to sell a rental property that isn't performing? Wayne breaks down why most investors panic-sell too early, how to evaluate a "bad" r...

🎧 From Fix & Flips to Rent-to-Own: How Kyla & Fabien Quesnel Are Building a People-First Real Estate Business Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode features an in-depth conversation with Kyla and Fabien Quesnel , two standout members of the REI Masters Mentorship Program who are building a real estate business in Central Alberta rooted in skill, inte...

🎧  Single Family vs Fourplexes | Hidden Rental Costs Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier This morning's show was a real, unfiltered coaching session driven entirely by listener questions. Wayne and Gabby broke down common investor assumptions, exposed costly misconceptions, and shared hard-earned lessons from managing real rental portfolios across Alberta. If you'...