How To Choose an Investor-Focused Mortgage Broker | Keaton Kirkwood | Real Estate Investing Canada

🎧 How To Choose an Investor-Focused Mortgage Broker (With Keaton Kirkwood) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier In today's episode, Wayne is joined by Keaton Kirkwood from Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group to break down exactly what makes a great investor-focused mortgage broker. If you're building a real estate portfolio in Canada, your broker shouldn't just qualify you—they should help you strategically grow. This is a masterclass in what to ask, how brokers think, and the real difference between investor-focused and retail brokers. Whether you're a new investor or growing fast, this episode will help you choose the right person to guide your financing decisions. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why most mortgage brokers are trained for retail—not investors What makes a broker "investor-focused" How a great broker can help you plan 2–3 purchases ahead The difference between qualification and strategy Why communication and transparency are critical Common mistakes investors make when choosing a broker Keaton's top advice for vetting your financing team 👥 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 🤝 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