🎧 Red Deer Real Estate: The Hidden Goldmine Between Edmonton and Calgary
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Red Deer might be Alberta’s most overlooked real estate market — but that’s exactly what makes it exciting. In today’s episode, Wayne & Gabby sit down with Krystal Kromm, investor-focused Realtor and active investor in Central Alberta, to break down why this mid-province market is starting to catch serious investor attention.

They dive into the latest stats, shifting market conditions, and how new city council decisions could open (or limit) housing opportunities — from garage suites and secondary suites to purpose-built rentals. Whether Red Deer grows in density or stays tight on inventory, both outcomes create opportunities for smart investors who understand timing and strategy.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why Red Deer is becoming a strategic middle ground for investors between Edmonton and Calgary

• How recent municipal elections and housing policies could shape the city’s growth

• Market data: inventory up 32%, sales up 3.5%, and prices holding around $400K (+11% year-over-year)

• Where the sweet spot for investors lies — detached homes in the $350K–$400K range

• How new apartment builds may cool the 1–2 bedroom rental segment

• Why garage suites and secondary suites could be the next major opportunity

• What keeps Red Deer’s rental demand high and vacancy rates low

• The investor mindset: understanding how fewer builds can actually create more opportunity

👥 About Your Hosts
Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and coaches based in Edmonton, Alberta. 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

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

🎧 How to Winterize Your Rental Properties (and Avoid Costly Repairs This Winter)
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

As the temperatures drop, Wayne and Gabby walk you through everything you need to do to winterize your rental properties before costly surprises hit. From draining outdoor lines to scheduling furnace maintenance, this episode breaks down the essential seasonal checklist every landlord needs to protect their investment.

They also answer a listener’s question about joint ventures — specifically, how to respond when a money partner asks, “Why should I invest with you instead of just buying my own property and hiring a property manager?” Wayne delivers a powerful coaching moment on confidence, trust, and the emotional side of selling yourself as an investor.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why winterizing your properties protects your bottom line

• The most common (and expensive) landlord mistakes during winter

• How to schedule seasonal maintenance and inspections efficiently

• Which tasks are your responsibility—not your tenant’s

• Gabby’s complete winterization checklist for landlords

• How to answer the tough JV question: “Why not just hire a property manager?”

• Why confidence, not convincing, wins in joint venture conversations

👥 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

In today’s powerful episode, Wayne and Gabby Hillier deliver what might be the most important message in Canadian real estate investing — why chasing more doors is one of the biggest traps in the industry, and why smart investors focus on return on investment (ROI) instead.

This show is a must-listen for every investor who wants to build real wealth and avoid the noise of “door-count” bragging. Wayne breaks down the math behind true investing success and exposes the gimmicks that mislead thousands of new investors.

He explains why smart investors measure returns, not doors, and how to shift your mindset to think like a professional investor. You’ll also hear practical insights on mortgage strategy, portfolio roadblocks, and how to plan your financing roadmap the right way.

• Why “more doors” doesn’t equal more wealth — and what to measure instead

• The math behind return on investment and how to calculate it properly

• How bad advice and “guru” marketing have misled investors

• Why real estate investing is a hands-on business (and why that’s a good thing)

• The importance of working with an investor-focused mortgage broker

• How to build a proper mortgage roadmap before buying your first property

• What to do when you hit the “mortgage wall” and can’t qualify for more

• How to get strong returns even without appreciation — the “apples and trees” analogy

• Why chasing status or speculation will kill your long-term wealth

• The mindset shift that separates professional investors from amateurs

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

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

🏠 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