Why Real Estate Is the Best Investment in Canada

By Wayne Hillier, Real Estate Investing Masters

June 27, 2025 | Edmonton, Alberta

Let’s be real there are a lot of ways to invest your money in Canada. Stocks, crypto, GICs, mutual funds… everyone has their favourite. But when you zoom out and look at what actually builds long-term, generational wealth, one investment consistently rises above the rest:

Real estate.

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby Hillier explore why real estate continues to outperform other asset classes and why so many Canadians are doubling down on property investing in 2025. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines or wondering whether now is still a good time, this one’s for you.

10 Reasons Real Estate Is Still #1

1. Cash Flow You Can Count On

Rental properties provide real, monthly income, not paper gains or speculative returns. Just consistent cash flow that works in any market.

2. Long Term Appreciation

While the value of other investments can fluctuate, Canadian real estate has trended upward for decades especially in growing cities and secondary markets.

3. Use Leverage to Multiply Returns

With real estate, you don’t have to pay 100% out of pocket. You can invest with 20% down and benefit from 100% of the property’s growth.

4. Tenants Build Your Equity

Every month your tenant pays the mortgage for you. That means you’re building equity while holding a cash-flowing asset.

5. Incredible Tax Benefits

From mortgage interest to depreciation, real estate offers some of the best tax deductions available to Canadian investors.

6. Physical Assets Hold Real Value

Real estate isn’t just a number on a screen, it’s a tangible asset with land, structure, and real-world utility.

7. Multiple Streams of Income

With one property, you can earn through monthly rent, mortgage paydown, long-term appreciation, and tax savings.

8. You Stay in Control

You choose what to buy, when to renovate, how to finance, and when to sell. No fund manager. No guessing. Just ownership and control.

9. Backed by Population Growth

Canada’s population is growing fast, especially in affordable regions. That means rising demand and long-term need for housing.

10. Build Something That Lasts

It’s not just about returns, it’s about building freedom, peace of mind, and a future you can pass on to the next generation.

If you’re looking for a proven, stable, and flexible way to grow your wealth in Canada, one that pays you today and builds your future, real estate continues to be the clearest path forward.

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale, there’s never been a better time to take action.

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About the Author

Wayne Hillier is one of Canada’s trusted experts in real estate investing education, specializing in Alberta’s thriving markets. Based in Edmonton, Wayne has over a decade of experience building a high-performing rental portfolio and coaching investors to achieve strong cash flow, sustainable wealth, and creative financing success. As co-founder of Real Estate Investing Masters, Wayne is a respected real estate investing coach and mentor, dedicated to helping Canadian investors confidently scale their portfolios. He is also the host of The Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Canada’s #1 daily podcast for real estate investing education.