Success Tips for Setting Up Your Rental Business (After You Get the Tenant)| Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta
Real Estate Investing Morning Show
Release Date: 12/22/2025
Real Estate Investing Morning Show
🎧 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 investors can protect themselves legally and financially. The conversation also expands into broader investing lessons, including why simple, boring deals often outperform flashy...
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🎧 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 Canada, using real Edmonton examples. We talk surplus income, car payments, lender differences, and why small decisions can make or break your ability to build a portfolio. If you’ve...
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🎧 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 decisions, and stop second-guessing everything. You’ll also hear a live networking exercise you can copy today to start building your investor circle. Special guest Patrick Mooney...
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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 2026. Wayne breaks down complex concepts in plain language, walks through real examples, and shares why “mastering your market” matters more than ever. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in...
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🎧 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 into cash flow, risk, and profitability in real estate investing. This episode is about stopping the guesswork, understanding the rules of the game, and making intentional decisions in...
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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 investing, and why ignoring the numbers keeps people stuck for years. This is a practical, no-fluff conversation about systems, discipline, delayed gratification, and why simplicity often...
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🎧 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 preparation, deductions, common mistakes, and how to make tax season way less stressful. If you own rental properties, are filing your first return with rental income, or just want...
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🎧 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 the lessons investors need to take away when navigating fast-moving deals, multiple parties, and verbal acceptances. From there, the show moves into several high-impact listener questions...
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🎧 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 $200,000 in total profit through forced equity, mortgage paydown, and cash flow. The conversation challenges common investor myths, breaks down the math most people never run, and explains why...
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🎧 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” rental using math instead of emotion, and why buying right from day one usually eliminates this problem entirely. The episode also covers joint ventures, long-term thinking, and a...
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Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
Today’s episode is all about what happens after you’ve screened your tenant and handed over the keys. Wayne and Gabby walk through the real-world systems, habits, and landlord practices that separate stressful rentals from smooth, cash-flowing properties. This episode is especially valuable for new landlords and investors scaling beyond their first few doors.
🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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Why move-in inspection reports are non-negotiable (even for brand-new suites)
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When and how to complete inspections properly at possession
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Why tenants who report issues early are actually a good thing
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How delayed repairs turn into major expenses
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The importance of quarterly inspections and preventative maintenance
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Why assuming tenants will handle maintenance tasks is a costly mistake
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How to respond quickly to lease breaches without hesitation
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Why month-to-month leases are dangerous in Alberta
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How to stay ahead of lease renewals and market rent changes
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Systems that protect your time as your portfolio scales
👥 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, joint ventures, creative financing, and proven property management systems.
New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice for Canadian investors.
💡 Resources & Contact
📘 The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors
Build a storm-ready rental portfolio using Wayne’s cash-flow-first framework.
👉 Buy the book here: https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM
🎓 Learn about the REI Masters Mentorship Program:
www.reimasters.ca
📊 Bookkeeping & tax support for real estate investors:
www.finngo.com/rei
📩 Submit a question for the show:
info@reimorningshow.com
🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors
🏠 Krystal Kromm – Red Deer Investor-Focused Realtor
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📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm
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💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers
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📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca
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