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🎧 Why Every Family Should Own a Rental Property & How
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today's episode is built around a simple but powerful belief: every family should own their home, and every family should also own one rental property. Wayne breaks down why this matters, how it's achievable for everyday Canadians, and how one smart decision early in life can dramatically change your financial future.

This conversation covers mindset, generational wealth, financial literacy, and a clear step-by-step blueprint that removes fear and confusion around real estate investing.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why owning just one rental property can eliminate retirement stress

• How fear, misinformation, and negative advice stop Canadians from investing

• Why large corporations dominate rental housing and how families can reclaim it

• How buying your first home strategically sets up your first rental

• Why saving for one down payment is enough if you do it right

• How forced appreciation, mortgage paydown, and time create usable equity

• Refinance vs. sell explained in simple terms

• Why financial literacy is the greatest gift you can give your kids

• How a podcast connection led to a $17,000 wholesale deal

• Why starting late is still better than never starting at all

👥 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 air live every weekday morning, featuring real conversations, coaching moments, and practical investing education.

📘 Recommended Reading
The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors
Learn how to stress-test rental properties, manage risk, and build a storm-ready portfolio.
👉 Purchase the book here: https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM

🎓 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course
Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Register here:
👉 www.reimasters.ca/edmonton

What You'll Learn:

• Why Edmonton? – The economic fundamentals that make it a top investing market

• The Edmonton Advantage – Why investors are choosing this city over others

• The 5 Asset Types in Edmonton – What performs best and why

• Analyzing Edmonton's Neighborhoods – How to assess cash flow and growth potential

• How to Choose a Tenant – Avoid costly mistakes and attract quality renters

• How to Choose a Rental Property – Find properties that generate strong returns

Register now:
👉 www.reimasters.ca/edmonton

🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors

🏢 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team
🌐 calvinrealty.ca

📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm
🌐 www.finngo.com/rei

💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers
🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca
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