🎧 How to Assess a Neighborhood for Your Next Rental Property
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

In today’s episode, Wayne and Gabby dive into one of the most important aspects of real estate investing: assessing a neighborhood before you buy. Inspired by a listener question, they walk through a full checklist of what to look for—from tenant profiles and school rankings to crime maps and coffee shops. Whether you're a new investor or adding to your portfolio, this guide will help you avoid costly location mistakes.

Plus, they answer a listener’s question about abandoned property left behind by a seller, and how to handle it legally and ethically.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How to assess a neighborhood before buying a rental

• Why tenant profiles should shape your location decisions

• Tools to evaluate school catchment zones and crime rates

• How walk scores and transit access impact tenant satisfaction

• The importance of driving or walking a neighborhood

• Red flags and green lights to look for on the street

• How to spot early signs of gentrification

• What to do when a seller leaves stuff behind after closing

👥 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

📆 Upcoming Event – REI Masters Networking BBQ & Private Lending Info Session
📅 Saturday, July 19 | ⏰ 4–8 PM
📍 Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, Edmonton
Join us for a free BBQ, lawn games, and networking with real estate investors.
Hot dogs by Samuel from SPM Inc. Renovations, and Q&A with Kaelan Nelson from Calvert Home Mortgage.
🎟️ Register Now → https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1443974268909?aff=oddtdtcreator

🤝 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
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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
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📧 info@chmic.ca
🆔 FSRAO License Numbers: 13267 and 13268.

🎧 Understanding Insurance Types for Canadian Real Estate Investors
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today’s episode is packed with value for Canadian investors. Wayne and Gabby break down the different types of insurance every investor should understand—including homeowner, landlord, tenant, fix and flip, and both kinds of condo insurance. They also recap last night's mentorship coaching session and discuss the outcome of Edmonton’s latest infill vote.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• What Edmonton City Council voted on regarding infill density

• A full recap of last night’s REI Masters mentorship coaching session

• What kind of insurance you need for condos, landlords, and fix & flips

• How deductibles impact your monthly premiums and risk strategy

• Why investor-focused brokers matter (and what to watch out for)

• Upcoming opportunities for listener Q&A and live coaching

👥 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.

📅 Upcoming Events
REI Masters BBQ & Private Lending Info Session – July 19, 2025
Free food, fun for the whole family, and a live Q&A with Calvert Home Mortgage.
🎟️ Reserve Your Free Spot → https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1443974268909?aff=oddtdtcreator

💡 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.

🎧 Messy Tenants, Red Deer Market Update, and Managing Expectations
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today’s episode is packed with practical advice and expert insights for Canadian real estate investors. Wayne and Gabby tackle a real-life tenant issue involving messy common areas, how they handled it professionally using ChatGPT, and why communication matters before lease renewals. Later in the show, they’re joined by Red Deer’s investor-focused realtor, Krystal Kromm, for a deep dive into the Red Deer real estate market.

Krystal shares which neighbourhoods are best for cash flow vs appreciation, how the market is shifting, and what investors need to know about suited homes and zoning changes. Whether you're dealing with tenant headaches or eyeing Alberta’s booming mid-sized markets, this episode has a ton of value.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• How to approach messy tenants and set expectations before lease renewal

• Tips for using AI tools like ChatGPT to write assertive (but respectful) tenant emails

• Why clean and presentable properties are critical for tenant turnover

• How to balance long-term tenants with property condition standards

• A full market update on Red Deer with local expert Krystal Kromm

• Breakdown of A, B, and C neighbourhoods in Red Deer

• Why Red Deer is still a seller’s market despite rising listings

• How suited homes and zoning changes can create new investment 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

📚 Get the 5% Rule™ Book
Get your copy of The 5% Rule™ – The Real Estate Cash Flow Test
Order now → https://a.co/d/3Xrcnhw

📅 Upcoming Events
FREE BBQ + Private Lending Info Session
🗓 Friday, July 19th – Edmonton, AB
🎟 Register on Eventbrite → https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1443974268909?aff=oddtdtcreator
Learn about private lending in Alberta while enjoying a free BBQ!

🤝 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

🎧 Halfway Through 2025: Resetting Your Real Estate Goals
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

We’ve hit the halfway mark of 2025, and if you’re feeling behind on your real estate goals—this episode is your wake-up call. Wayne & Gabby break down how to reset, refocus, and actually get sh*t done before the end of the year. From daily routines to resource audits, this one is packed with mindset and tactics for action-takers. Plus, updates on Edmonton’s zoning battle (and the “F-bomb” heard round City Hall), and details about our upcoming investor barbecue and private lending info session on July 19.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why most investors only use 5 months of the year productively

• How to reverse engineer your 2025 investing goals

• The power of micro daily habits and routines

• How to assess what you have vs what you need

• The mindset shift needed to actually make progress

• Real talk about sacrifice, excuses, and delayed action

• Why hiring a coach helps you skip the “gap of confusion”

• Latest drama from Edmonton’s zoning and infill debates

👥 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
📘 Grab the 5% Rule™ Book: The 5% Rule™ – The Real Estate Cash Flow Test — https://a.co/d/3Xrcnhw
👥 Join Our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca
📊 Bookkeeping & Tax Help: www.finngo.com/rei
📩 Submit a Question: info@reimorningshow.com

📅 Upcoming Events
🔥 Free BBQ & Private Lending Info Session – July 19, Edmonton
Come meet us in person, network with local investors, learn about private lending from Calvert Home Mortgage, and enjoy a hotdog grilled by Samuel Huberdeaux.
🎟 Register Now → https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1443974268909?aff=oddtdtcreator
50% of spots are already filled—grab yours ASAP!

🎙 Red Deer Market Update with Krystal Kromm – July 8
Join us tomorrow for an in-depth update on the Red Deer real estate market with investor-focused realtor Krystal Kromm.

🤝 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 Real Estate Market Update + Foreclosures & Buyer Strategy for July 2025
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

This morning’s episode features a deep dive into the Edmonton real estate market update for July 2025, with returning guest Calvin Hexter from Calvin Realty. Wayne and Gabby kick off the show with some lively banter and a powerful reminder that July is one of the best times of year for investors to find great opportunities.

They also answer a listener question about foreclosures in Edmonton, covering the differences between bank and court-ordered sales, common misconceptions, and how investors can still find solid BRRRR or flip opportunities. The show wraps up with a big announcement about REICON 2025, Calvin’s investor-focused conference coming this September in Edmonton.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why July and August are prime months for real estate deals in Edmonton

• What the latest Edmonton market stats say about supply, pricing, and buyer opportunities

• Why court-ordered foreclosures rarely offer huge discounts in Canada

• The key risks and rewards when buying foreclosures as an investor

• How to use market cycles and days on market to your advantage

• The current months of inventory and how to interpret it as an investor

• Why many sellers chase the market down instead of pricing right the first time

• What to expect from REICON 2025 — and why it’s focused on deals, deals, deals

👥 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

🔑 Private Lending Q&A Session with Calvert Home Mortgage
📍 Live in Edmonton – July 19, 2025 @ 6:00 PM MT
Get your questions answered directly by the team at Calvert. Learn how to use private lending to fund BRRRRs, flips, and fast deals.
🎟️ Register here https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1443974268909?aff=oddtdtcreator

📘 Grab the New Book: The 5% Rule™ – The Real Estate Cash Flow Test
Learn how to analyze and buy sustainable rental properties using Wayne’s proven 5% Rule™ framework.
📖 Order on Amazon https://a.co/d/ghi4fv8

🤝 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

🎧 Why July Is the Time to Buy: Why Real Estate Investors Should Love Summer
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

In today’s episode, Wayne and Gabby explain why July is one of the most strategic months for real estate investors to buy properties. While most people go into vacation mode, smart real estate investors can take advantage of more inventory, better negotiation terms, less competition, and ideal weather for renovations. They also reflect on the sudden passing of a community member and share valuable lessons on living with intention.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why July offers a unique advantage for buying real estate

• How emotional desperation in spring markets leads to overpaying

• Key seasonal trends and how to time your buying strategy

• Tips for finding motivated sellers and negotiating better deals

• Why July is ideal for BRRRR projects and refinancing timelines

• How summer networking leads to easier joint venture opportunities

• Lessons from a community member’s passing about living with purpose

• Upcoming market update episode with Calvin Hexter

👥 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 Event – July 19, 2025
Join us for a free real estate investor networking BBQ and private lending info session with Calvert Home Mortgage and SPM Inc.
✅ Meet fellow investors
✅ Learn about financing fix & flips and BRRRRs
✅ Bring a lawn chair and come mingle!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1443974268909?aff=oddtdtcreator

🤝 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.