From Fix & Flips to Rent-to-Own: How Kyla & Fabien Quesnel Are Building a People-First Real Estate Business | Real Estate Investing Alberta

🎧 From Fix & Flips to Rent-to-Own: How Kyla & Fabien Quesnel Are Building a People-First Real Estate Business Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode features an in-depth conversation with Kyla and Fabien Quesnel, two standout members of the REI Masters Mentorship Program who are building a real estate business in Central Alberta rooted in skill, integrity, and long-term thinking. Kyla and Fabien share their journey from relocating from BC to Alberta, launching a fix-and-flip business, and now transitioning into rent-to-own done the right way through their new company, Journeys for Keys. Along the way, Wayne and Gabby also respond to a listener question about favorite real estate investing strategies, and explain why simple, boring strategies often outperform flashy ones over the long run. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Kyla & Fabien's journey from BC to Central Alberta to build a real estate business together How they used fix-and-flips to generate capital and hands-on experience A detailed breakdown of their first rent-to-own deal, including real numbers How they combined renovations, equity creation, and rent-to-own into one hybrid strategy Why most rent-to-own deals fail — and how Kyla & Fabien are intentionally doing it differently The importance of transparency, fair pricing, and setting tenant-buyers up for success How Journeys for Keys is designed to help families transition into home ownership Wayne and Gabby's perspective on favorite investing strategies — and why long-term buy-and-hold still wins 👥 Guest Spotlight: Kyla & Fabien Quesnel Founders of Journeys for Keys Kyla and Fabien Quesnel are real estate investors based in Central Alberta who specialize in fix-and-flips and ethical rent-to-own solutions. In this episode, they share: How they built early momentum through hands-on renovations Why they were uncomfortable with traditional rent-to-own models How that discomfort shaped a more balanced, people-first approach The structure of their current rent-to-own project, including cash flow, equity, and exit strategy Their long-term vision of helping families achieve home ownership while building a sustainable business This conversation is a practical example of how strategy, execution, and values can work together. 🏫 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 👥 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 the Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping & tax help 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 Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 [email protected]