RATES ARE RISING AGAIN! What Investors NEED to Know Right Now | Keaton Kirkwood | Real Estate Investing Canada

🎧 RATES ARE RISING AGAIN?! What Investors NEED to Know Right Now Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Rates are back on the rise, and investors across Canada are starting to feel that familiar tension again. In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby break down what's actually happening, why people are getting nervous, and how smart investors should be thinking about today's market. They also share a behind-the-scenes look at selling one of their own rental properties, plus a major announcement about the return of the REI Masters Bus Tour. And yes… there's a big shift coming for the podcast that you don't want to miss. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why rising interest rates are making investors "skittish" again How the past 2 years of rate increases are still impacting investor psychology The importance of cash flow and how the 5% Rule™ protects investors in volatile markets Why most investors don't actually understand why rates are moving Wayne's strategy for timing a property sale (and why late April matters) How supply and demand cycles impact pricing throughout the year Why listing early can outperform waiting for peak market conditions The emotional behavior of buyers and how headlines influence decisions Details on the return of the REI Masters Edmonton Bus Tour (May 16) What to expect from the upcoming shift to YouTube and why it matters 👥 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 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 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 🏫 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