Residential vs Commercial + The Truth About Townhouses | Real Estate Investing Canada | Wayne Hillier | Edmonton

🎧 Residential vs Commercial + The Truth About Townhouses (No Filter) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode kicks off with real questions from listeners and turns into one of the most honest, unfiltered breakdowns of real estate investing you'll hear this year. Wayne dives deep into the real differences between residential and commercial investing, why most investors are thinking about it the wrong way, and what actually matters when choosing a property. Then things really heat up with a no-BS breakdown of townhouses—the good, the bad, and what most investors completely miss when analyzing them. If you're trying to scale, avoid bad deals, or simply understand what actually works in today's market, this episode is a must-listen. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode The real difference between managing residential vs commercial properties Why commercial investing is NOT a "shortcut" for beginners The biggest mistake new investors make when choosing property types How to think like a business owner instead of just a landlord The truth about townhouse investing (and why "it depends") How to analyze tenant demand vs buyer demand Why some properties crash harder than others in downturns The hidden opportunity in Edmonton's townhouse market right now 🏫 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 📅 Upcoming Events 🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16 Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a one-of-a-kind, full-day experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton that actually cash flow. This is not theory. This is not hypothetical. You'll walk through: A turnkey rental property A BRRRR project A high-performing real deal Wayne has been working on behind the scenes 👉 See exactly what a good deal looks like in today's market 👉 Learn how these properties are structured and why they work 👉 Ask questions live and get real answers ⚠️ Limited tickets. Small, intimate group by design. 🎟️ Tickets: www.reimasters.ca Use code REIMORNINGSHOW for 20% off 🎤 EREIA Event – May 13 Fireside Chat with Wayne Hillier: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026 Wayne will break down: What's actually working in Edmonton right now Where investors are still finding deals What you need to be paying attention to moving forward 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.meetup.com/revenue/events/314169150/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2 👥 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: info@reimorningshow.com 🤝 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 📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca 🔗 Facebook

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