My Favourite Edmonton Neighbourhoods To Invest In | Wayne Hillier

May 29, 2026

Where are Wayne’s favourite Edmonton neighbourhoods to invest in?

In this episode, Wayne and Gabby break down some of the Edmonton neighbourhoods Wayne likes for rental property investing, and why they make sense from an investor’s perspective.

This is not about buying the fanciest house in the prettiest neighbourhood. It is about understanding tenant profile, affordability, accessibility, property type, cash flow potential, long-term demand, and whether the area fits the kind of rental property business you are trying to build.

Wayne shares why he likes areas like Ormsby Place, Jasper Park, Kensington, Ellerslie, Summerside, and Lakewood, while also explaining the strengths and weaknesses of each one.

He also talks about why working-class neighbourhoods can be powerful for investors, why accessibility matters, why some areas attract longer-term tenants, and why investors need to separate what they personally like from what tenants actually want.

Wayne and Gabby also discuss infill development, suited houses, townhouses, single-family rentals, tenant desirability, and why some Edmonton neighbourhoods may change dramatically over the next 10 to 30 years.

If you are thinking about investing in Edmonton real estate, this episode will help you better understand how Wayne looks at neighbourhoods, tenant profile, property types, and long-term rental demand.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why Wayne still sees strong opportunity in Edmonton real estate
• Why neighbourhood selection matters for rental property investors
• Why investors should think about tenant profile first
• Why accessibility can make a rental property more desirable
• Why working-class neighbourhoods can be strong rental areas
• Why Wayne likes Ormsby Place for accessibility and tenant demand
• Why Jasper Park has changed so much because of infill development
• Why some older Edmonton neighbourhoods may become more renter-focused over time
• Why Kensington can be a strong area for suited houses and family rentals
• Why Ellerslie and Summerside attract long-term family tenants
• Why Lakewood in Mill Woods has historically worked well for Wayne
• Why rental properties do not need to be flashy to be profitable
• Why investors should separate personal preference from business decisions
• Why tenant retention matters for long-term profitability
• Why townhouses, suited houses, and single-family rentals can each serve different tenant profiles
• Why Edmonton investors need to understand how neighbourhoods are changing
• Why cash flow and tenant demand matter more than buying something “sexy”

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Upcoming Events

Edmonton Garden Suites 101
June 12, 2026
Edmonton, Alberta
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REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour
August 22, 2026
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About Your Hosts

Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and real estate investing 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, wholesaling, seller financing, rent-to-own, garden suites, and creative financing.

The Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show is a daily podcast focused on helping Canadian investors build cash flow, scale their portfolios, and invest with confidence.

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Resources & Contact

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