Real Estate Investor Dad Podcast ( Investing / Investment in Canada )

Real Deals We've Done: Breaking Down the Numbers Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode pulls back the curtain on real estate investing using actual deals, real numbers, and real results. No projections. No fluff. No "guru math." Just real case studies from Wayne's own portfolio and REI Masters students — showing exactly what's possible when you buy right, manage properly, and follow proven fundamentals like the 5% Rule™. If you've ever wondered what real returns actually look like… this is the episode.

Spring Maintenance Every Landlord Needs to Do Right Now (Before It Costs You Thousands) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Spring is here in Alberta… which means melting snow, water movement, and one of the most important times of year for protecting your rental properties. In this episode, Wayne and Gabby break down practical spring maintenance tips every landlord should be thinking about right now, along with a real listener question about insurance challenges investors are facing today. If you own rentals (or plan to), this is the kind of foundational stuff that protects your portfolio long-term.

Cash Flow Damming Explained | Turn Your Mortgage Into a Tax Deduction Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier In today's episode, Wayne and Gabby are joined by Steve Tsonev from Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax to break down one of the most powerful (and underused) tax strategies available to Canadian real estate investors: the Cash Flow Dam. If you've ever wondered how to turn your biggest personal expense into a tax deduction, this episode walks you through exactly how it works, when it makes sense, and how to implement it properly.  

Calgary Market Shifts & How to Scale Using Equity (Without Running Out of Money) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode dives into two big topics investors are asking about right now: how to properly scale a portfolio using equity without over-leveraging, and what's actually happening in the Calgary real estate and rental markets heading into spring 2026. Wayne breaks down complex concepts in plain language, walks through real examples, and shares why "mastering your market" matters more than ever.

Understanding the Math Behind Health and Real Estate Wealth Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Most people believe progress comes from motivation, discipline, or finding the "right" program. In reality, progress comes from understanding the math. In today's episode, Wayne breaks down how the same simple math principles apply to health, weight loss, and real estate investing, and why ignoring the numbers keeps people stuck for years. This is a practical, no-fluff conversation about systems, discipline, delayed gratification, and why simplicity often exposes the real problem.