A Rental Property That Never Appreciated (And Still Made $200,000) | Real Estate Investing Canada | Edmonton

🎧 A Rental Property That Never Appreciated (And Still Made $200,000) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode is a masterclass in understanding how real money is actually made in real estate, even when appreciation never shows up. Wayne walks through a real Edmonton property that hasn't increased in value in eight years, yet still produced over $200,000 in total profit through forced equity, mortgage paydown, and cash flow. The conversation challenges common investor myths, breaks down the math most people never run, and explains why timing, market mastery, and education matter more than hype or hope. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why appreciation is never guaranteed and should not be your strategy A real Edmonton suited-house deal that never went up in value How $95,000 in forced equity was created through renovation Why that same property produced $105,000 in profit over eight years anyway How a perfect BRRRR returned 100% of invested capital Why the deal produced an infinite ROI after refinancing How market timing made this deal possible (and why it no longer works today) Why most investors drastically overestimate or underestimate returns The danger of copying past strategies without understanding today's market Why mastering your local market is non-negotiable How education and repetition create confidence and better decisions 👥 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, joint ventures, fix and flips, and conservative cash-flow-first investing strategies. New episodes air live every weekday morning at 6:00 AM MT, offering free coaching, real deal breakdowns, and unfiltered investing education. 💡 Resources & Contact Learn about the REI Masters Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Mortgage guidance for investors: www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 [email protected] Bookkeeping & tax support for investors: www.finngo.com/rei Submit a question for the show: [email protected] 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Mortgage Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 [email protected] 🏫 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