Why “Half-Ass Answers” Are Failing Canadian Real Estate Investors
- Wayne Hillier
- May 8
- 3 min read
By Wayne Hillier, Real Estate Investing Masters
May 8, 2025 | Edmonton, AB
If you’ve ever posted in a real estate investing Facebook group and received a flood of conflicting replies like:
“Looks fine.”
“Seems like a good deal.”
“I wouldn’t touch it.”
Then you know exactly what I mean by half-ass advice — and why it’s such a problem for new investors.
In one of our 2022 podcast episodes, Gabby and I joked about doing an entire show answering investor questions in the most vague, oversimplified ways possible. It was satire… but it’s also the reality for many new investors trying to learn through social media.
The Half-Ass Advice Problem
Imagine a podcast episode that went like this:
Q: Is $300/month good cash flow?
A: Yeah, probably.
Q: Should I buy this suited home in Red Deer?
A: I wouldn’t. The tenants will fight.
Q: Should I buy Multifamily buildings or a house?
A: Multifamily! More doors under one roof means more profits!
Funny? Maybe.
Helpful? Absolutely not.
The truth is that real estate investing is personal. No two investors have the same goals, risk tolerance, or financial position. And yet thousands of Canadians are making six-figure decisions based on quick comments from strangers online.
Real Estate Needs Context
If you want to build a portfolio that performs over time, you need more than surface-level answers. You need frameworks. You need analysis. You need to understand:
Your goals (Are you investing for cash flow or equity?)
Your available resources (Down payment, income, credit)
Your market (Landlord laws, demand, tenant profile)
Your long-term plan (Hold, refi, sell?)
These aren’t things a stranger on Facebook can answer for you.
The Dangers of “Quick Answers”
New investors who rely on this type of advice often end up:
Overpaying for properties that don’t perform
Buying in markets they don’t understand
Underestimating risk
Burning out before they build anything meaningful
And the worst part?
They don’t even realize what went wrong — because no one ever taught them how to think through the deal.
What to Do Instead
Ask better questions — include numbers, goals, and context
Stop relying on forums for strategy — use them for community, not decisions
Learn how to analyze deals — so you can trust your own numbers
Get mentorship — from people who’ve built what you’re trying to build
This is exactly why we created the REI Masters Mentorship Program. To give Canadian investors a system, a process, and the coaching support they need to make confident, educated decisions.
If you’re tired of guessing your way through investing, it’s time to get serious.
Start with free education and coaching every weekday morning on "The Real Estate Investing Morning Show":
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