🎧 REIcon Recap & A Rent-to-Own Failure
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

After a massive weekend at Edmonton REIcon, Wayne and Gabby break down the biggest highlights—from proud parenting moments to raw lessons from the stage. They also dive into a messy six-year rent-to-own deal that’s gone all the way to court, sharing the systems, strategies, and mindset that help investors handle tough situations with confidence.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Key takeaways from this year’s Edmonton REIcon conference

• Why exposure and community matter for kids growing up in real estate

• The power of creative financing (AFS, VTBs, rent-to-owns, JVs, private/RRSP mortgages)

• A behind-the-scenes look at a long-term rent-to-own that failed

• How to protect yourself legally when deals don’t go as planned

• Why documentation, systems, and clear boundaries are critical for investors

• Lessons on fulfillment, purpose, and finding joy in the work

👥 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
🏠 Krystal Kromm – Red Deer Investor-Focused Realtor
📞 (587) 377-8584
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🏢 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team
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📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm
🌐 www.finngo.com/rei
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💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers
🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca
📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca
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🏗️ Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation
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