🎧 Should You Wait for Rates to Drop Before Investing? (The Truth Investors Miss) Real Estate Investing Morning Show – Hosted by Wayne & Gabby Hillier Today's episode tackles one of the biggest questions investors are asking right now: Should you wait for interest rates to come down before buying your next property? With special guest Keaton Kirkwood, we break down what's actually happening in the market, how interest rates really impact your returns, and why waiting might cost you more than you think. This isn't theory… this is real-world investing strategy. 🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why newer investors tend to "wait" while experienced investors lean in How higher rates can actually create better buying opportunities The real relationship between interest rates and property values Why "the rate is temporary, but the price is forever" A breakdown showing how waiting for a 1% rate drop can cost you money What happens to competition, inventory, and negotiation power when rates fall The danger of emotional, FOMO-driven investing decisions How to think long-term instead of trying to time the market 📅 Upcoming Events 🚌 REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour – May 16 Join Wayne & Gabby Hillier for a full-day, hands-on experience touring real investment properties across Edmonton. You'll see: Properties that actually cash flow Real BRRRR projects in action The exact types of deals discussed on this podcast This isn't theory — this is real estate investing in the field. ⚠️ Over 70% sold — limited to one bus 👉 Register here: www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour 🎤 Wayne Hillier Speaking at EREIA – May 13 Fireside Chat: REI Strategies To Pay Attention To In 2026 Wayne will break down: What's working right now in Edmonton Where the biggest opportunities are What investors should be paying attention to next 👉 Get tickets: https://www.meetup.com/revenue/events/314169150/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2 👥 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: [email protected] 🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors 🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor 🌐 calvinrealty.ca 🔗 Facebook 📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm 🌐 www.finngo.com/rei 🔗 Facebook 💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers 🌐 www.kbmortgages.ca 📧 [email protected] 🔗 Facebook 🏫 Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course Thinking about investing in Edmonton but not sure where to start? Our 8-week Edmonton Real Estate Investing Course gives you a clear blueprint to invest with confidence, including: Why Edmonton is one of Canada's strongest cash flow markets The economic drivers shaping Edmonton's growth How to analyze neighborhoods for cash flow and upside The five main asset types and how they perform Tenant selection strategies that protect your returns How to buy rental properties that actually make money 👉 Learn more and register at: www.reimasters.ca 📘 Get the 5% Rule™ Book on Amazon The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM