Monthly Educational & Social Meetup

Smarter Property Management in a Slower Market

Join us for an insightful discussion on how to navigate Edmonton's changing rental market and keep your investment properties performing at their best! Our guest speaker, Andrea Markwart, will share insights into current market conditions, practical strategies to minimize vacancies in a slower market, and tips for choosing the right property manager. Whether you're self-managing your rentals, considering professional property management, or looking to grow your portfolio, you'll walk away with valuable insights to help protect your cash flow, reduce vacancies, and make smarter decisions for your investments.

Andrea Markwart is a real estate investor, licensed property manager, and owner of the Edmonton branch of House of Rosie. With 10 years of investing experience, she owns 35 rental doors, including suited residential properties and multifamily developments. Before entering property management, Andrea spent 15 years in Human Resources, specializing in process improvement, automation, data analytics, and scalable systems. She also previously owned a property maintenance company, which she sold to focus on expanding her real estate investments. After successfully developing systems to manage her own portfolio, Andrea recognized an opportunity to help other investors protect and grow their assets. Following the birth of her second child, she turned her experience and passion for real estate into a business that supports both her clients and her family. Through House of Rosie, Andrea provides proactive, systems-driven property management focused on operational performance and positive tenant experiences.

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Join WE Invest, a dynamic group of professional women in Edmonton investing in real estate, for an informative session on real estate investing. Our event aims to provide networking opportunities for women interested in buying rental properties. Experienced professionals will be on hand to guide discussions on market strategy, financing, and referrals. This is a fantastic chance for women investors to connect, learn, and grow their real estate portfolios together. Don't miss out on this empowering afternoon of education and networking with like-minded female investors.

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

WE Invest is more than a meetup - it’s a community of women committed to taking charge of their financial future.

Why?
We believe every woman deserves the opportunity to build wealth and create the life she wants. Our mission is to reduce barriers and connect women in Edmonton who are investing in real estate by providing a non-intimidating space where they can learn, share experiences, and grow together.

How?
Through education, connections, and real conversations, we help women gain the confidence, knowledge, and network they need to succeed. Each month, our meetup is focused around a specific real estate topic with a guest speaker and interactive Q&A, or facilitated networking and mastermind-style discussions.

Who?
Our meetups are open to all female investors - beginners and seasoned investors, as well as professionals in the real estate industry.

When?
We always meet on the 1st Saturday of the month. Time and location may change.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Zorya Belanger is the co-founder of WE Invest. A former professional engineer, she transitioned to full-time real estate investing in 2017, focusing on new-build small multifamily projects in Alberta and value-add large multifamily in Texas, with a portfolio nearing $28M in assets under management (AUM). As a mother of two, Zorya is passionate about empowering women to invest in real estate and achieve financial freedom.

Ilona Carletti is the co-founder of WE Invest. After scaling her portfolio using new preconstruction multifamily strategy, Ilona left her 15-year government career and became a full-time licensed real estate agent. A mother of two, Ilona is passionate about helping women achieve financial security through real estate investing.