About us
Welcome to our community!
YVR Real Estate is for new investors, seasoned pros, realtors, brokers, flippers, land developers, lenders, and landlords who want to learn more about the power of real estate to create financial freedom. Our mission to to emphasize creative methods to get ahead while staring down the barrel of these interest rate "adjustments".
We'll be covering novel topics like market updates, seller financing, tiny homes, shared mortgages, storage facilities, and creative financing strategies. Our hope is to host an event every month, but we may decide to host more frequently if lots of people attend our events.
Check out our upcoming events for more details!
I look forward to connecting with all of you.
Trent and Harry
Upcoming events
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Real Estate Playbook: 8-Plex Development: Capital, Construction & Cashflow
Brewing August, 1614 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC, CAThis panel brings together 3 experienced real estate developers and investors to share the realities of developing and scaling a portfolio.
3 Builds and 3 Perspectives from 3 Developers & Investors in Edmonton - Huong Luu, Tommy Wong, and Marc Robillard:
Each panelist will reveal the bare truths behind their projects, including:- What went wrong?
- What did they underestimate?
- Where did they almost lose money?
- Would they do CMHC again?
- Audience-submitted questions.
There will also be a strategic debate on topics such as:
- Build vs Buy right now?
- Is CMHC worth the headache?
- What kind of investor should NOT do this?
Join us at Wealth Development Network's first ever panel discussion!
We continue our 2026 series of real estate investing sessions, networking, and workshops for residential and and commercial real estate, with a panel discussion with developers and investors Huong Luu, Tommy Wong, and Marc Robillard. Come ready to meet others, and progress your goals for 2026 with fellow RE professionals. Hosted at Brewing August in Kitsilano.
As a bonus, all attendees will receive a physical copy of the book Rising Above the Rest (featuring tonights panelists and more), valued at $29.99
PART OF THE VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE - 2026 WDN SERIES: RESIDENTIAL & BEYOND - FOR INVESTORS & INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Huong Luu is a self-made millionaire real estate investor who left engineering in 2016 to build a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. She specializes in creative financing and multi-unit strategies, and created programs like Project 100-10-10 to help families become mortgage-free while guiding professionals to invest and scale through real estate.
Tommy Wong, MBA, is an Engineer-Investor managing a 125+ unit portfolio across multifamily and industrial real estate and multiple businesses. He utilizes precision-driven 'risk-architecture' to master complex developments and maximize returns. As a mentor to engineers and strategic investors, Tommy bridges technical logic with business strategy to help fellow professionals become financially independent and build generational wealth.
Marc Robillard is a real estate investor specialized in finding and creating value, exiting deals in profitable land assemblies, generating value as a housing provider, and an expert in creating communities through, long, medium and short term rentals. He is also experienced in financing and dealing on both sides of borrowing and private lending, and serves on the strata council of a 150-unit complex with some residential and commercial units. Marc also offers coaching to new and intermediate investors.
Tickets Sold Across Multiple Platforms.
Servers will be available if you would like to order drinks. Food delivery options are available.
Limited capacity. Events sell out fast.
RESIDENTIAL & BEYOND SERIES
Wealth Development Network (Vancouver, BC) continues our educational series of real estate investing sessions, networking, and workshops in 2026 for residential and beyond. The meetups provide educational, pitch, and networking opportunities for investors who already have, or are interested in adding real estate to their portfolio.
WHERE & WHEN
Date: Thursday April 30, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm + Add'l networking afterwards
Location: Brewing August, 1614 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
PRICING
FREE to attend, bring a friend!
Confirm your registration by following the Eventbrite link below:
Real Estate Playbook: 8-Plex Development: Capital,Construction & Cash Flow Tickets, Thursday, April 30 • 6 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite
A contact signup sheet at each event will be used to verify registrations, however entry at the door may be available. Events are promoted across different platforms, attendee numbers shown will not reflect total registrations.
TOPICS
April 2026 - 8-plex Development Panel Discussion
March 2026 - Professional Networking
February 2026 - Commercial Real Estate - $1M Profit in Multi-Unit Development
January 2026 - Networking & Discussion - Kick Off 2026
Dec 2025 - Holiday Gathering
October 2025 - Wealth Management, Tax, & Estate Planning
Sept 2025 - Advantages of Working with an EMD
July 2025 - Summer Break
May 2025 - Commercial RE - Raising Capital via RRSP/TFSA
April 2025 - Structure Your Deal Right, with Real Estate Lawyer Richard Ledding
March 2025 - Real Estate Investing: Why Mindset Matters
(Dates and topics subject to change, more events listed at www.wealthdevelopmentnetwork.com)
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Trent Praski
As the Managing Director of Urban Edge Developments, Trent Praski has taken the lead role in over 15 projects over the past 12 years. Besides townhouse development, these projects included new single family homes, condominium conversions and land redevelopment throughout Western Canada. Trent completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in 2001 with emphasis on Marketing and International Business.
Company website: http://www.urbanedgedevelopments.ca
Harry White
Director of Operations at Capsome Homes, a boutique real estate firm with projects in Vancouver and Victoria, BC. Chief Operating Officer at an innovative camera hardware and software company helping builders capture and analyze high resolution construction images using AI. Valedictorian of his graduating university year. BA, Cognitive Science.
Company website: http://www.capsome.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/harryjwhite/
ABOUT WEALTH DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
Wealth Development Network is a group of business leaders sharing access to knowledge, industry news, contacts, and professional development.
We are a community of highly motivated individuals dedicated to creating wealth through the acquisition, development, and management of commercial and residential real estate.
Hosted by the Wealth Development Network, Vancouver c2 attendees
Past events
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