🎧 Top 5 Things You Need When Getting Started in Real Estate

Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today's episode is all about beginners — or anyone who wants to make sure they didn't miss a crucial step early in their journey. Wayne and Gabby break down the Top 5 things every new real estate investor needs, and dive into a listener email about choosing between buying a family home or a rental property first.

This episode is packed with practical insight, hard truths, and real-life examples (including the insane 350%+ ROI example Wayne pulled live on the show). If you're getting ready to buy your first place — or want to make sure you're on the right track — this is a must-listen.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• The five foundational things every beginner needs before buying their first property

• Why starting with a clear investing strategy prevents expensive mistakes

• The importance of pre-approval and understanding exactly what you qualify for

• How to build your real estate power team — mortgage broker, realtor, lawyer, accountant, trades, and more

• Why education shortcuts your learning curve and eliminates avoidable risks

• The most underrated success factor: the accountability partner

• Real talk about living above a basement suite with 4+ kids

• Buying your family home vs your first rental — Wayne's take based on real math

• The jaw-dropping ROI example from a live coaching call

• How to accelerate your path using owner-occupied strategies and the right property choice

👥 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

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