Building Real Estate The Right Way: Kyla & Fabien’s Journey Through REI Masters
- Wayne Hillier
- Jan 29
- 3 min read
By Wayne Hillier, Real Estate Investing Masters
January 29, 2026 | Edmonton, Alberta
Not every real estate success story is defined by how fast someone scales or how flashy their deals look on social media. Some stories stand out for a very different reason.
Kyla and Fabien’s journey is one of those stories.
They are not just building a real estate business. They are building it the right way.
With intention. With discipline. And most importantly, with integrity.
From Big Decisions to Bigger Responsibility
Kyla and Fabien made a bold move when they relocated from British Columbia to Central Alberta with one clear goal: to build a real estate business they could be proud of.
Like many investors, they started where it made sense. They focused on fix and flips to build capital, sharpen their skills, and learn the realities of renovations, budgeting, timelines, and resale values.
But what quickly became clear was this:
They were not interested in shortcuts.
They were interested in understanding why things worked, how deals should be structured, and who those deals affected on the other side.
That mindset matters more than most people realize.
Why Kyla & Fabien Chose Coaching Over Guesswork
Before joining the REI Masters Mentorship Program, Kyla and Fabien had exposure to multiple groups, strategies, and opinions. What they lacked was not effort or intelligence. It was clarity.
Real estate investing is full of noise.
Conflicting advice. Half-explained strategies. People teaching methods they have never executed themselves.
Kyla and Fabien recognized something critical early on:
Education without context can be dangerous.
Through REI Masters, they gained structured coaching rooted in real Canadian markets, real numbers, and real accountability. More importantly, they learned how to evaluate strategies not just by profit potential, but by risk, ethics, and long-term sustainability.
That shift changed everything.
Integrity Is Not a Buzzword. It’s a Business Model.
One of the reasons Kyla and Fabien stand out inside the REI Masters community is their moral compass.
They ask questions most investors never stop to consider:
Is this deal fair for everyone involved?
What happens if the market shifts?
Are we setting the other party up for success or failure?
Would we be comfortable explaining this deal openly?
Those questions led them toward a very specific direction.
Not just flipping properties.
But creating solutions.
Moving Toward Ethical Rent-to-Own
As their education deepened, Kyla and Fabien began transitioning into rent-to-own investing.
And they did not approach it lightly.
Rent-to-own has a poor reputation in Canada for a reason. Too many operators focus on fees, deposits, and exits while ignoring outcomes for the tenant-buyer.
Kyla and Fabien were uncomfortable with that.
That discomfort is exactly why they are suited for this strategy. With proper coaching, they learned how rent-to-own can be structured ethically, transparently, and responsibly when the goal is homeownership, not churn.
They now operate under a simple but powerful philosophy:
If the tenant-buyer does not win, the deal is not a success.
That philosophy is rare. And it is intentional.
Education Creates Direction. Coaching Creates Confidence.
What Kyla and Fabien’s story demonstrates clearly is this:
You do not accidentally become an ethical investor.
You are trained into it.
Proper education does more than teach strategies. It teaches judgment. It teaches restraint. It teaches when not to do a deal.
Inside REI Masters, Kyla and Fabien did not just learn what was possible. They learned what was appropriate for their stage, their risk tolerance, and their long-term vision.
That is the difference between information and mentorship.
Building a Business That Lasts
Today, Kyla and Fabien are building a real estate business that reflects who they are.
A business that values people as much as profit. A business designed to scale responsibly. A business grounded in education, not ego.
Their journey is still unfolding. But the direction is clear. And it is exactly the kind of direction we aim to cultivate inside the REI Masters Mentorship Program.
Because success in real estate is not just about what you build.
It is about how you build it and who you become along the way.
Listen to Today’s Episode:
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
 | 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. |
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