Creative Rent To Own Deal In Edmonton | Real Estate Investing Canada

May 30, 2025

🎧 Creative Rent To Own Deal In Edmonton | Real Estate Investing Canada
Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier

Today, Wayne shares a transparent, real-life story of a rent-to-own deal in Edmonton from his own portfolio — a deal that’s concluding next week, but not in the way many expect. This episode dives into what went right, what went wrong, and why the tenant-buyer won’t be purchasing the home as originally planned. It’s a lesson in how even well-structured creative deals can face real-world challenges — and how to protect yourself while helping others.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• A real rent-to-own deal from Wayne & Gabby’s portfolio in Edmonton

• The original structure of the deal: term length, purchase option, rent credits

• Why the tenant-buyer ultimately couldn’t follow through with the purchase

• What happens when a rent-to-own doesn’t end in a sale

• How to mitigate risk and protect your investment in these situations

• Lessons learned from working with tenant-buyers over multiple years

• Honest insights on managing expectations, timelines, and outcomes

👥 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

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