Real Estate Fundamentals

Discover the top 5 real estate investing podcasts for Canadian investors in 2025. From tactical tips to inspiring success stories, these shows will sharpen your knowledge and help you grow your portfolio.

Choosing the right real estate coach can make or break your investing success. Here’s how Canadian investors can find a mentor who delivers real results, not just motivation.

Edmonton’s real estate market is entering a new phase. Prices are softening, inventory is rising, and investors are quietly returning to one of Alberta’s most resilient property types: suited homes. Here’s what you need to know before the next wave hits.

Many Canadians want to invest in real estate, but most never do. In this post, Wayne Hillier breaks down the five biggest reasons new investors fail before they even start, and what you can do to avoid making the same mistakes.

Thinking about using your home equity to invest in real estate? In this post, we break down the pros and cons of using a HELOC in Canada, from strategic leverage to potential risks, so you can make a smart, informed decision.

Want to make sure your next rental property actually makes money? In this post, I’ll show you how to analyze rental property cash flow like a pro using real-world examples from Alberta. Learn what numbers to look at, which hidden costs investors forget, and how to stress-test your deals before you buy. This is the foundation of smart, sustainable real estate investing.

Choosing between a fixed or variable mortgage can make or break your next investment. Mortgage strategist Keaton Kirkwood joins Wayne Hillier to explain how real estate investors can align their financing with their long-term goals—and avoid costly mistakes like six-figure penalties. Learn what most banks won’t tell you.

Many real estate investors quit before they ever succeed — not because they can’t do it, but because they start with the wrong education and unrealistic expectations. Learn what really drives people out of the game and how to protect yourself from the most common mistakes.

If you're a landlord in Alberta or anywhere in Canada, your lease agreement is one of the most important tools you have. In this post, we break down what to include, how to protect yourself, and the bonus clauses we've added over the years.

Discover the top 5 reasons why self-managing your rental properties might be the smartest move for your real estate business — and how to do it remotely.

By Wayne Hillier, Real Estate Investing Masters May 15, 2025 | Edmonton, AB Struggling to come up with a down payment for your next...

Think you need dozens of properties to build wealth? In today’s blog, Wayne Hillier explains how just 3 real estate investments — structured the right way — can pay for retirement, your kids' education, and more.