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The Edmonton rental market has officially entered the slow winter season. Fewer renters are searching and supply is climbing fast — but this is no time to panic. Investors who stay disciplined and follow the 5% Rule™ will be well-positioned when the market rebounds in spring.

Many investors avoid condo townhouses because they fear special assessments and rising condo fees. The truth is, condos aren’t as risky as most people think — if you know how to read the financials, review reserve fund studies, and understand how well the condo board is managing the property. In this article, Wayne Hillier explains why condo townhouses can actually be one of the safest, most predictable investments for real estate investors in Alberta.

Flipping homes in Canada can be highly profitable — but only if done right. In this article, Canadian Real Estate Investing Coach Wayne Hillier shares expert insights from Ryan Day of Calvert Home Mortgage on timing your flips, financing strategies, avoiding rural risks, and maximizing profits in 2025 and 2026.

Should Canadian real estate investors refinance their rental properties to reinvest equity, or pay off the mortgage for long-term stability? In this article, Wayne Hillier shares his findings on both strategies, explains how to use the cashflow test to stress test your portfolio, and reveals how his bestselling book The 5% Rule™: A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors has helped hundreds of investors build storm-proof wealth.