REIcon Recap & A Rent-to-Own Failure | Real Estate Investing Canada

🎧 REIcon Recap & A Rent-to-Own Failure Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier After a massive weekend at Edmonton REIcon, Wayne and Gabby break down the biggest highlights—from proud parenting moments to raw lessons from the stage. They also dive into a messy six-year rent-to-own deal that's gone all the way to court, sharing the systems, strategies, and mindset that help investors handle tough situations with confidence. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Key takeaways from this year's Edmonton REIcon conference Why exposure and community matter for kids growing up in real estate The power of creative financing (AFS, VTBs, rent-to-owns, JVs, private/RRSP mortgages) A behind-the-scenes look at a long-term rent-to-own that failed How to protect yourself legally when deals don't go as planned Why documentation, systems, and clear boundaries are critical for investors Lessons on fulfillment, purpose, and finding joy in the work 👥 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