From Fix & Flips to Rent-to-Own: How Kyla & Fabien Quesnel Are Building a People-First Real Estate Business | Real Estate Investing Alberta

🎧 From Fix & Flips to Rent-to-Own: How Kyla & Fabien Quesnel Are Building a People-First Real Estate Business

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

Today's episode features an in-depth conversation with Kyla and Fabien Quesnel, two standout members of the REI Masters Mentorship Program who are building a real estate business in Central Alberta rooted in skill, integrity, and long-term thinking.

Kyla and Fabien share their journey from relocating from BC to Alberta, launching a fix-and-flip business, and now transitioning into rent-to-own done the right way through their new company, Journeys for Keys.

Along the way, Wayne and Gabby also respond to a listener question about favorite real estate investing strategies, and explain why simple, boring strategies often outperform flashy ones over the long run.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Kyla & Fabien's journey from BC to Central Alberta to build a real estate business together

• How they used fix-and-flips to generate capital and hands-on experience

• A detailed breakdown of their first rent-to-own deal, including real numbers

• How they combined renovations, equity creation, and rent-to-own into one hybrid strategy

• Why most rent-to-own deals fail — and how Kyla & Fabien are intentionally doing it differently

• The importance of transparency, fair pricing, and setting tenant-buyers up for success

• How Journeys for Keys is designed to help families transition into home ownership

• Wayne and Gabby's perspective on favorite investing strategies — and why long-term buy-and-hold still wins

👥 Guest Spotlight: Kyla & Fabien Quesnel

Founders of Journeys for Keys

Kyla and Fabien Quesnel are real estate investors based in Central Alberta who specialize in fix-and-flips and ethical rent-to-own solutions.

In this episode, they share:

• How they built early momentum through hands-on renovations

• Why they were uncomfortable with traditional rent-to-own models

• How that discomfort shaped a more balanced, people-first approach

• The structure of their current rent-to-own project, including cash flow, equity, and exit strategy

• Their long-term vision of helping families achieve home ownership while building a sustainable business

This conversation is a practical example of how strategy, execution, and values can work together.

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• Why Edmonton is one of Canada's strongest cash flow markets

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• 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:
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👥 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 the Mentorship Program:
www.reimasters.ca

Bookkeeping & tax help for investors:
www.finngo.com/rei

Submit a question for the show:
info@reimorningshow.com

🤝 Thanks to Our Sponsors

🏠 Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor
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📊 Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm
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💼 Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Brokers
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