Markets like this don’t reward passive investors.

In this April EDGE update, Patrick Francey highlights why strategy matters more than ever — and why investors need to adapt to the realities of today’s cycle.

From rent-to-own strategies to diversification beyond real estate, economic signals, and new insurance solutions, this month’s Member Meeting is focused on what’s actually working right now.

Watch the update below to see how to stay engaged, informed, and positioned.

What Smart Investors Are Doing Right Now

You’ve heard the message — this market requires a different approach.

Below, you’ll find the strategies, insights, and resources discussed in this month’s meeting.

From rent-to-own execution to diversification strategies and economic positioning, this session is designed to help you move forward with clarity — not hesitation.

Because in markets like this, waiting is not neutral — it’s a decision.

EVENTS

Real Estate Investor Accelerator 3-Day Bootcamp (Edmonton)

Date: April 24–26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MDT (daily sessions)
Location: Delta Hotels Edmonton South Conference Centre
Host: WealthGenius

An intensive 3-day in-person bootcamp for serious investors ready to build wealth through multifamily real estate. Learn proven strategies for spotting opportunities, underwriting properties, raising capital, deal structuring, negotiation, and value-add opportunities—led by award-winning entrepreneur Alfonso Cuadra. Includes a practical workbook, live training, powerful networking, and bring one guest FREE with your ticket.

REIN Community Price: $87 | Original Price: $387

Captive Insurance for Real Estate Investors: Strategic Risk Management and Feasibility

Date: 29 April 2026
Time: 7:00 PM ET or 6:00 PM PT (Choose your session)
Location: Online (Virtual Session)

An exclusive, free live briefing exploring how the REIN community can access an institutional-grade strategy to reduce insurance costs, escape market cycles, and retain underwriting profits. For decades, Canada’s largest REITs and real estate corporations have used Captive Insurance to manage risk and control costs. Now, REIN is evaluating what may be the first captive insurance structure designed specifically for Canadian retail real estate investors. Join Patrick Francey and insurance expert Alex Bell to understand the captive model, discuss the real numbers, and learn if your portfolio is a good fit. This is not a sales pitch; it is a strategic briefing on how you can become an owner of your own insurance company.

WealthGenius EXPAND Investor Conference MAY 2026 –

NON MEMBER REGISTRATION

Date: May 1–3, 2026
Time: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT
Location: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Host: ALFONSO CUADRA

An intensive 3-day investor conference for ambitious real estate investors ready to grow their portfolio, discover new opportunities, and connect with industry leaders. EXPAND 2026 brings together expert speakers, hands-on workshops, live training, and powerful networking designed to help you thrive in today’s fast-moving investment landscape. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur Alfonso Cuadra, this event includes full conference access, exclusive workshops, a swag bag, program guide, and valuable connections that can help take your investing to the next level.

REIN Community Price: $4,799.73 | Original Price: $1,189.33

Coming to the May Member Meeting

TRUSTED PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Introducing SingleKey, a trusted REIN partner helping landlords rent with more confidence.

SingleKey is a Canadian rental platform built for landlords, real estate investors, property managers, and realtors who want a smarter way to manage rental risk. With solutions that include tenant screening, automated rent collection, rent guarantee, and digital lease signing, SingleKey helps simplify the path from lead to lease while giving investors more confidence in the people and processes behind every rental decision. Its screening tools include bureau-based credit reporting, identity verification, income and employment checks, reference checks, and even international screening options, making it a practical solution for today’s fast-moving and increasingly complex rental market. For REIN members focused on building stronger portfolios and more resilient systems, SingleKey offers the kind of operational support that can help reduce friction, improve consistency, and protect rental income over time.

MEMBERS CORNER

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | 5:30 PM PT/ 6:30 PM MT / 8:30 PM ET

Your Path to Success:

Your monthly Coaching & Mentoring Meetings are more than just gatherings; they are a commitment to your continuous development and success in the real estate realm. By participating, you’re not only enhancing your knowledge and skills but also contributing to the strength and diversity of the REIN community.

Join Us and Transform Your Real Estate Ambitions into Achievements!

All Access & Associate Members will be automatically
registered closer to the event.

Breakfast Club is not about more information. It is about giving yourself one focused hour to step out of the noise, get in the right room with the right people, and think clearly about the conversations and decisions that matter most.

This month’s session, Leading with Clarity: The Assumption and Expectations Reset, will help you uncover the hidden assumptions and unspoken expectations that create frustration, relational tension, and project drift in teams, partnerships, and even family relationships.

You will identify one relationship that needs attention, define what “good” actually looks like, uncover the gap between expectations and reality, and leave with one clear leadership action you can take right away.

Because clarity does not just make things feel better. Clarity changes behavior, and behavior changes results.

Join us on May 6 at 7:00 AM Pacific Time for Breakfast Club.

PODCAST

“Ordinary people doing extraordinary things.”

Welcome to The Everyday Millionaire and Mindset Matters podcast. This podcast (and our guests) are all about how to be your greatest self, live your best life, and create the financial future you desire to support your dreams… for yourself, your family, and your community. The journey to financial security, certainty, and freedom by design begins here.

New! Get the Lift Letter—Your Weekly Mindset Boost

We’re excited to announce something new: The Lift Letter, a free, weekly note from The Everyday Millionaire, written to inspire you, nudge your mindset, and help you lift your week.

Want in? Watch the quick video to hear why we created this—and click below to subscribe for free.

Real Estate to lifestyle business: Melanie Reuter’s Next Chapter

In this episode of The Everyday Millionaire, Patrick Francey talks with Melanie Reuter about her move from research into entrepreneurship after buying an off-grid fishing lodge near Kamloops, BC. They discuss taking action despite uncertainty, the realities of building a business, and how mindset, adaptability, and long-term vision can create lasting wealth. The conversation also touches on today’s challenges in the Canadian real estate market.

Mind the Gap: The Hidden Power of Life Transition

In this episode of Mindset Matters, Patrick Francey and Steffany Hanlen Francey explore the discomfort and growth that come with life transitions. They discuss why change is inevitable, why many people resist it, and how “minding the gap” between what was and what is next can lead to clarity, growth, and purpose. At its core, this episode is about embracing uncertainty, letting go of the familiar, and stepping into the next chapter with intention.

Unlock Your Potential with the “Seven Areas of Life and Living Your Values” Guide!

Are you ready to live a more balanced, empowered, and purposeful life? Dive into this free guide and explore the seven essential areas that shape your well-being—from personal growth to financial freedom. Discover how aligning your values can transform your day-to-day choices, relationships, and career. Start your journey toward a fulfilled life today!

REIN BLOGS

Why Screening Tenants is so Important and How to Do It Right

This blog is brought to you by our Trusted Partner, SingleKey.

Choosing the right tenant can protect your property, your income, and your peace of mind. This article breaks down why tenant screening matters so much, how to verify the right information, and what steps help landlords avoid costly mistakes. Learn how to build a smarter screening process and make more confident rental decisions from the start.

REIN CHANNEL

Canada Is Breaking: Housing Bailouts, Capital Flight & the Cost-of-Living Squeeze

s Canada trying to fix the housing crisis, or making it worse?

In this episode of REIN It In, Patrick and JG break down Ontario’s $8.8 billion housing package, British Columbia’s credit downgrade, rising fuel costs, capital leaving Canada, and the growing pressure on everyday Canadians. They unpack why more government money may not solve weak fundamentals, how global instability is hitting affordability at home, and what investors need to understand about liquidity, inflation, bond yields, and shifting economic policy.

This is a sharp, no-fluff conversation about where Canada may really be headed and why the biggest risks might still be in front of us.