Townhouses With Condo Fees vs. Without: Which Is the Better Investment? | Real Estate Investing Alberta | Edmonton

🎧 Townhouses With Condo Fees vs. Without: Which Is the Better Investment? Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier This conversation was so good that we decided to give it its own episode. In this deep-dive discussion, Wayne and Gabby break down one of the most debated topics in Canadian real estate investing: Are townhouses with condo fees a good investment—or should you only buy freehold properties? Wayne pulls back the curtain on how to analyze both types of townhouses using real data, not opinions, and explains why relying on "my realtor said" is one of the biggest mistakes investors make. Whether you're a new investor trying to understand condo fees or a seasoned pro looking for clarity, this episode will completely change how you evaluate townhouse deals. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode The real difference between condo-fee and freehold townhouses How to determine which option gives you a better ROI and lower risk What condo fees actually cover—and how to read reserve fund studies properly Why some investors are biased against condo properties (and how that impacts the market) How to analyze risk, return, and appreciation potential based on real numbers When paying condo fees might actually make more financial sense How misinformation from unqualified Realtors and Facebook comments spreads bad investing habits Why critical thinking and education beat "rules of thumb" every time 👥 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 🤝 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