Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today we dive deep into the Edmonton real estate market with special guest Calvin Hexter, investor-focused realtor with Calvin Realty.
We break down what's really happening right now — rising days on market, price adjustments, balanced-market conditions, vacancy trends, and why December is actually Black Friday month for smart investors.

We also talk strategy: how to write offers today, extended possession advantages, tenant placement timing, foreclosure insights, and what to expect heading into 2026.

If you invest in Alberta or you're thinking about getting started, this is a can't-miss episode.

• Why Edmonton is shifting toward a balanced market and what that means for investors

• How November's data compares to last year: pricing, DOM, inventory, and migration

• Why December–March is one of the BEST times of the year to buy rental properties

• How to negotiate extended possession to avoid winter vacancies

• The power of pre-possession walkthroughs for tenant showings and property protection

• How Edmonton rents and vacancy are trending into 2025

• What types of deals investors are successfully buying right now

• Insider foreclosure insights: how they work, what to expect, and what NOT to assume

• Why rising interest-rate renewals likely won't create a foreclosure flood in 2026

• Holiday networking: how to naturally plant seeds for JV capital without being weird

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 strategies.

New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice.

📘 Get Wayne's Book — The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors
This book teaches you the cash flow test behind every sustainable rental property.
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Learn about our Mentorship Program:
www.reimasters.ca

Bookkeeping & Tax for Real Estate Investors:
www.finngo.com/rei

Submit a Question for the Show:
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Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Every day, Canadian investors ask: "Should I buy a property with a basement suite?"
Today's episode breaks it down — the pros, cons, math, risk, tenant issues, and real-world examples.

We also tackle audience questions, including Infinite Banking, JV pitching energy, and how changing mortgage renewals will actually affect the market.

This episode is PACKED.

• Whether basement suites really increase cash flow the way investors think

• The actual math behind "two doors = more money"

• Why building a suite usually does NOT increase property value

• The #1 mistake new investors make with suited homes

• Real-life tenant issues: noise, mismatched lifestyles, turnover

• How to "match" tenants properly so suites run smoothly

• Why suited properties can be safer for beginners

• A brutally honest take on Infinite Banking

• Market outlook: mortgage renewals, variable rates, and what's actually likely

• Why enthusiasm matters when pitching joint ventures

• The difference between beginner math and investor math

• When to absolutely avoid adding a basement suite

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 with real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice.

⭐ Wayne's New Book — The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors
Buy it here: https://a.co/d/7pDlPZh

Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca

Bookkeeping & tax help for Canadian real estate investors:
www.finngo.com/rei

Submit a question for the live show:
info@reimorningshow.com

🏠 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
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

Today's episode features a special guest: Keaton Kirkwood, investor-focused mortgage broker and long-time friend of the show. Instead of the typical mortgage talk about rates, renewals, and predictions, Keaton breaks down something far more valuable:

The three choices he consistently sees successful real estate investors make — based on thousands of real investor files he's reviewed over the years.

This episode gives you a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what separates investors who grow stable, sustainable portfolios from those who stall out or crash and burn.

We also break down today's Bank of Canada announcement expectations, why adjustable-rate mortgages aren't as scary as people think, and some real talk about career changes, families, and avoiding burnout.

• The real three traits that successful real estate investors share

• Why the cautious-and-motivated partnership dynamic is a superpower

• How to involve your spouse (properly) so your portfolio doesn't blow up

• Why buying "cheap" properties is almost always a trap

• The difference between market appreciation vs. property-specific appreciation

• Why unique property characteristics (value drivers) matter more than purchase price

• The biggest mistake new investors make when they chase quick money

• How to filter every deal through your long-term goals

• Bank of Canada interest-rate expectations for 2026 and beyond

• Why adjustable-rate mortgages can be a strategic choice

• Real-life insight into the burnout cycle of work camps, rigs, and shift work — and how it affects investing success

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 for investors: www.finngo.com/rei
Submit a question for the live show: info@reimorningshow.com

📘 Get Wayne's Book — The 5% Rule™: A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors
Buy it here: https://a.co/d/7pDlPZh

🏠 Krystal Kromm – Red Deer Investor-Focused Realtor
(587) 377-8584
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🏢 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team
calvinrealty.ca
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📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm
www.finngo.com/rei
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💼 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