Krystal Kromm, Realtor

05/19/2026

Most people think real estate investing is about getting rich quickly.
In reality, long-term wealth is usually built slowly through:

✔ mortgage paydown
✔ appreciation
✔ increasing rents
✔ and time

Currently this property only cash flows about $50/month right now. On the surface, that doesn’t sound very exciting.

But behind the scenes, the tenants are paying down roughly $1,000/month of mortgage principal for me every single month.

That’s the part many people overlook.

Over time:
➡ the mortgage balance decreases
➡ rents typically increase
➡ the property value grows
➡ eventually the property becomes free&clear

That’s when cash flow can really change your life.

Real estate investing is often less about instant gratification and more about patience, consistency, and letting time do the heavy lifting.

Buy quality assets.
Hold them long term.
Stay financially disciplined.

That’s how ordinary people quietly build wealth through real estate. 🏡

10/21/2025

Incase you missed the Red Deer Market Update on the The Real Estate Investing Morning Show you can catch the replay here

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Podcast Episode · Real Estate Investing Morning Show ( REI Investment in Canada ) · 2025-10-21 · 1h 4m

10/03/2025

🌟 10 Ways to Invest in Real Estate 🌟

Real estate isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re looking for steady long-term cashflow, quick flips, passive opportunities, or large-scale projects—there’s a strategy that fits your goals.

Common strategies include:

🏡 Long-term rentals

🔑 Short & mid-term rentals

♻️ The BRRRR method

🛠 Fix & flips

🏢 Multifamily buildings

📈 REITs

🏬 Commercial buildings

💰 Private lending

🤝 Partnerships

🌍 Land development

Each strategy includes the benefits, risks, and key considerations so you can choose the path that aligns with your lifestyle and financial goals.

✨ Don’t just dream about financial freedom—start building it.
👉 Thinking of buying, selling or investing in Red Deer or Central Alberta? Then I got you.

👩‍💼Krystal Kromm, Associate, REALTOR®
👩‍💻 RE/MAX, Red Deer & Central Alberta
📱587-377-8584

09/16/2025

💼 Balancing Active & Passive Income

We love earning passive income from our rentals—who doesn’t? But here’s the truth: not everything about real estate is hands-off.

Sure, we could hire it out. But we actually like being here. We like connecting with tenants, creating a clean and welcoming space, and building a community where people genuinely want to live.

There’s a pride that comes from rolling up our sleeves and taking care of our own investments. Tenants notice too—it feels different when the owners are present and involved, not just a faceless company.

Maybe one day we will outsource it all, but for now? Being hands-on helps us create stable investments, stronger communities, and a future we are proud of.

👉 If you’ve ever thought about buying a rental property, now might be the time to start.

👩‍💼Krystal Kromm, Associate, REALTOR®
👩‍💻 RE/MAX, Red Deer & Central Alberta
📱587-377-8584

09/05/2025

💡 CMHC MLI Select in Action: Energy Efficiency Upgrades 💡

When we took on our 30-unit multifamily building, one of the first things we tackled was… light bulbs.

✨ Before: 1,093 bulbs
✨ After: 1,041 bulbs

That’s 52 fewer bulbs burning power — plus major changes to how they run:

✔️ Timers ⏰
✔️ Photo-cell sensors 🌙
✔️ Motion activation 🚶‍♀️

No more lights running 24/7 in common areas and exteriors.

Why does this matter?
To qualify for the CMHC MLI Select program, we agreed to reduce the energy consumption by at least 15% compared to baseline use.

💡 Our lighting upgrades alone are projected to reduce:
👉 3.1% from interior lighting
👉 2.6% from exterior lighting

That’s already 5.7% toward our 15% target ✅

📈 Smart upgrades = lower operating costs + access to the best mortgage terms through CMHC.

👉 Thinking about multifamily investing? Programs
like MLI Select can be a game-changer. Let’s connect if you’d like to learn how.
Hi 👋 I’m Krystal, I help other people buy rental properties. I grew my real estate investment portfolio to 42 units in 4 years by buying undervalued and distressed properties and fixing them up. Now I want to show you how to grow your portfolio to create additional income and build a life you love ❤️

08/21/2025

Check out today’s episode of the Real Estate Investing morning show. We talked about the Red Deer market and how I help out of town and out of province investors through the process of buying a rental property.
The Real Estate Investing Morning Show

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Real Estate Investing Morning Show · Episode

06/13/2025

Today’s episode of the morning show, with Wayne and Gabby is out, have a listen for an update on the Red Deer Market.

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Podcast Episode · Real Estate Investing Morning Show ( REI Investment in Canada ) · 2025-06-13 · 1h

05/30/2025

🚨 Big news for first-time home buyers in Canada!

The federal government proposed legislation to eliminate the GST on new homes up to $1M and reducing it on homes up to $1.5M. This new FTHB GST Rebate could save buyers up to $50,000!

To qualify, you must be:
✔️ 18+
✔️ A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
✔️ A first-time buyer (no owned home in the past 4 years)

This move aims to cut upfront costs and encourage new home construction. 🏗️🏡

📌 Info via Government of Canada (May 27, 2025)
👉 Thinking of buying, selling or investing in Red Deer or Central Alberta? Then I got you.

👩‍💼Krystal Kromm, Associate, REALTOR®
👩‍💻 RE/MAX, Red Deer & Central Alberta
📱587-377-8584

05/22/2025

✨As of Right Zoning in Red Deer, AB?
The City of Red Deer has been awarded the Housing Accelerator Fund grant, by CMHC. Which is intended to provide funding to municipalities that implement initiatives to increase housing supply and improve affordability.

✨The grant
With this grant the City of Red Deer would receive $12 million over three years to support a variety of housing developments to increase supply in our city. This money comes with conditions though.

✨The conditions
One of the conditions to accepting the funds is for City Council to adopt four-units-as-of-right into our zoning bylaw. Currently, the City has chosen to not spend any of the funds until Council has considered 4 units as-of-right.

✨The conversation
If the city accepts the terms they would essentially implement city-wide inclusionary zoning and reduce or eliminate burdensome development regulations to encourage more missing middle housing forms.

✨What would it mean?
Allowing 4 units as-of-right on all lots in low-density zones. Reducing parking minimums city-wide. Reviewing other zone regulations to support 4 units as-of-right including setbacks, height, site coverage, and landscaping.

✨Missing Middle Housing
Many municipalities throughout Alberta and even provincial legislators are starting to recognize the missing middle housing gap and bringing policy changes like as-of right zoning, to the four front of conversations.

✨The future
In late 2025 or 2026, the new city council will be deliberating on whether or not to accept the money from the Housing Accelerator Fund. They want your input though, public consultation on the issue is now open.
👉 Thinking of buying, selling or investing in Red Deer or Central Alberta? Then I got you. I can help you with the process of buying, selling or investing.

👩‍💼Krystal Kromm, Associate, REALTOR®
👩‍💻 RE/MAX, Red Deer & Central Alberta
📱587-377-8584

05/21/2025

Tune in tomorrow morning to The Real Estate Investing Morning Show I’ll be chatting with Wayne and Gabby about whats currently happening in Red Deer that investors need to pay attention to.

Join us live at 6am or catch the replay.

05/16/2025

Kentwood collective includes: Kingsgate, Kentwood West & Kentwood East.

Kentwood helps to form the northern border of Red Deer and is sandwiched between Taylor and Gaetz ave. It is home to Red Deer’s newest middle school, St. Lorenzo. This neighbourhood even has its own disk golf course.

🏡 Median home price: $454,900
📉 Median days on market: 16
💵 Median household income: $90,000
🏃‍♀️ Average Livability score: 53/100

Kentwood is a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood located in northwest Red Deer. Developed primarily in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it offers a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses—making it a popular choice for first-time buyers, young families, and budget-conscious investors.

👉 Thinking about making a move in Red Deer? Let’s chat! I’d love to help you find your next home.

📍 Serving Red Deer & Central Alberta
👩‍💼 Krystal Kromm, Associate, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Red Deer & Central Alberta
📱 587-377-8584