🎧 How to Protect Yourself When Buying Off-Market & Wholesale Real Estate Deals
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

In today’s episode, Wayne and Gabby dive deep into one of the most misunderstood areas of real estate investing — buying off-market and wholesale deals. They explain how these contracts actually work, the biggest risks investors overlook, and how to protect yourself before sending a single dollar. Whether you’re buying directly from a wholesaler or negotiating an assignment deal, this conversation will help you invest confidently and avoid costly mistakes.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• What “off-market” and “wholesale” really mean in Canadian real estate

• The difference between assignment deals and double closes

• How to protect yourself when buying from a wholesaler

• Why contracts should always be reviewed by a real estate lawyer

• What to do when a wholesaler asks for an upfront fee

• How to verify that funds are held in trust before sending money

• Red flags to watch for when working with new or unlicensed wholesalers

• When paying a wholesaler’s fee is 100% worth it — and how to tell if the deal still makes sense

💬 Also Discussed in This Episode

• How to hire, train, and pay remote agents to handle your in-person property tasks

• The importance of building clear SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for remote management

• How to do diligence on townhouse complexes before one comes up for sale

• Why investors should take action on what they learn daily instead of just consuming information

👥 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.

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