How to Run the Numbers on a Rental Property (Plus GST Rebates Explained) | Real Estate Investing Canada

🎧 How to Run the Numbers on a Rental Property (Plus GST Rebates Explained) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier In today's episode, Wayne breaks down — for the very first time on the show — how to properly run the numbers on a rental property. Using a sample deal, he walks step-by-step through ROI calculations, showing exactly how cash flow, mortgage paydown, and appreciation combine to deliver real returns. If you've ever struggled with confusing spreadsheets or wondered how Wayne and many of his students actually hit 20% ROI without relying on appreciation, this episode will clear it all up. Wayne explains why conservative deal analysis is the key to long-term success, why leverage magnifies returns, and how to avoid being misled by inflated pro formas. Gabby also tackles a listener's question on GST rebates for rental properties — when landlords qualify, whether rebates need to be paid back when you sell, and why builders often roll GST into the price without you even realizing. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode How to analyze a rental property using a sample deal The right way to calculate ROI step by step Why leverage turns 3.5% appreciation into a 17%+ return Why conservative math beats inflated projections every time The three profit centers in real estate: cash flow, mortgage paydown, appreciation How boring, stable rentals outperform risky "flashy" strategies The difference between GST rebates for homeowners vs. landlords Whether GST rebates need to be repaid when you sell a rental 👥 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] 🤝 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