Jun 25, 2025
🎧 How To Choose an
Investor-Focused Mortgage Broker (With Keaton
Kirkwood)
Real Estate Investing Morning
Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier
In today’s episode, Wayne is joined by Keaton Kirkwood from Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group to break down exactly what makes a great investor-focused mortgage broker. If you're building a real estate portfolio in Canada, your broker shouldn’t just qualify you—they should help you strategically grow. This is a masterclass in what to ask, how brokers think, and the real difference between investor-focused and retail brokers.
Whether you're a new investor or growing fast, this episode will help you choose the right person to guide your financing decisions.
🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode
Why most mortgage brokers are trained for retail—not investors
What makes a broker “investor-focused”
How a great broker can help you plan 2–3 purchases ahead
The difference between qualification and strategy
Why communication and transparency are critical
Common mistakes investors make when choosing a broker
Keaton’s top advice for vetting your financing team
👥 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
Get the 5% Rule™ book on Amazon: The 5%
Rule™ – The Real Estate Cash Flow Test
🤝 Thanks to Our
Sponsors
🏠 Krystal Kromm – Red Deer Investor-Focused Realtor
📞 (587) 377-8584
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🏢 Calvin Realty – Edmonton
Investor-Focused Realtor Team
🌐 calvinrealty.ca
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📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax –
Investor-Focused Accounting Firm
🌐 www.finngo.com/rei
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💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage
Group – Investor-Focused Brokers
🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca
📧 keaton@kbmortgages.ca
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🏗️ Calvert Home Mortgage
Investment Corporation
📞 403-278-0249
📧 info@chmic.ca
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