“Real Estate Investing Morning Show” with Canadian investor power couple, Wayne and Gabby Hillier. We talk everything real estate. Joint Ventures, Landlording, Buying/Selling, Financing, Flipping, BRRRR, Multi-Family, Secondary Suites, Condominiums, Agreement For Sales, Rent to Own, Wholesaling. Not to mention, sharing routines and strategies that we’ve implemented into our lives that have helped us 10X our performance, our drive and our efficiency.
🎧 Sylvan Lake Secondary Suite Grant
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
Can you really build a basement suite with little to no money?
In today’s episode, Wayne and Gabby break down a powerful opportunity in Alberta that most investors have no idea exists. They continue the conversation from yesterday and dive deep into the Sylvan Lake secondary suite loan and grant programs, explaining how you can access funding, reduce your out-of-pocket costs, and potentially build a rental suite with minimal capital.
They also share real-world lessons from their own renovation project, including unexpected costs, delays, and why “simple deals” rarely go according to plan.
If you’re looking for creative ways to finance your next rental property, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How Sylvan Lake’s funding programs can help you build a secondary suite
- The details behind the interest-free loan program (up to $30,000)
- How loan forgiveness works and how to qualify for it
- The timeline and deadlines to take advantage of this opportunity
- Why small towns are creating big opportunities for investors
- Real renovation challenges and why budgets often go sideways
- How to think about refinancing and pulling equity after completion
- Why taking action quickly matters with limited funding programs
📅 Upcoming Events
🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16 Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a full-day, hands-on experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton.
You’ll see:
- Properties that actually cash flow
- Real BRRRR projects in action
- The exact types of deals discussed on this podcast
This isn’t theory. This is real estate investing in the field.
⚠️ Over 70% sold. Limited seats remaining.
👉 Register here: www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour
🎤 Wayne Hillier Speaking at EREIA – May 13 Fireside Chat: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026
Wayne will break down:
- What’s working right now in Edmonton
- Where the biggest opportunities are
- What investors should be paying attention to next
👥 About Your Hosts
Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and coaches based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Through their REI Masters Mentorship Program, they help Canadians build long-term wealth using rental properties, BRRRRs, flips, joint ventures, and creative real estate strategies.
New episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, coaching moments, and tactical investing advice.
💡 Resources & Contact
Learn about our Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question: info@reimorningshow.com
🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors
🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook
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💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca 🔗 Facebook
🏫 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course
Thinking about investing in Edmonton but not sure where to start?
Our 8-week Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course gives you a clear blueprint to invest with confidence, including:
🔹 Why Edmonton is one of Canada’s strongest cash flow markets 🔹 The economic drivers shaping Edmonton’s growth 🔹 How to analyze neighborhoods for cash flow and upside 🔹 The five main asset types and how they perform 🔹 Tenant selection strategies that protect your returns 🔹 How to buy rental properties that actually make money
👉 Learn more and register at: www.reimasters.ca
📚 Get the Book
Get the 5% Rule™ book on Amazon: The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors 👉 https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM