How to Assess a Neighborhood for Your Next Rental Property | Real Estate Investing Canada | Edmonton

🎧 How to Assess a Neighborhood for Your Next Rental Property Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby dive into one of the most important aspects of real estate investing: assessing a neighborhood before you buy. Inspired by a listener question, they walk through a full checklist of what to look for—from tenant profiles and school rankings to crime maps and coffee shops. Whether you're a new investor or adding to your portfolio, this guide will help you avoid costly location mistakes. Plus, they answer a listener's question about abandoned property left behind by a seller, and how to handle it legally and ethically. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode How to assess a neighborhood before buying a rental Why tenant profiles should shape your location decisions Tools to evaluate school catchment zones and crime rates How walk scores and transit access impact tenant satisfaction The importance of driving or walking a neighborhood Red flags and green lights to look for on the street How to spot early signs of gentrification What to do when a seller leaves stuff behind after closing 👥 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: [email protected] Get the 5% Rule™ book on Amazon: The 5% Rule™ – The Real Estate Cash Flow Test Order Now → https://a.co/d/3Xrcnhw 📆 Upcoming Event – REI Masters Networking BBQ & Private Lending Info Session 📅 Saturday, July 19 | ⏰ 4–8 PM 📍 Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, Edmonton Join us for a free BBQ, lawn games, and networking with real estate investors. Hot dogs by Samuel from SPM Inc. Renovations, and Q&A with Kaelan Nelson from Calvert Home Mortgage. 🎟️ Register Now → https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1443974268909?aff=oddtdtcreator 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Krystal Kromm – Red Deer Investor-Focused Realtor 📞 (587) 377-8584 🔗 Facebook 🏢 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 [email protected] 🔗 Facebook 🏗️ Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation 📞 403-278-0249 📧 [email protected] 🆔 FSRAO License Numbers: 13267 and 13268.