Any introductions, advice, etc. are all appreciated!

Great introduction.

Here's a few blog posts to get you started...An Introduction to Note InvestingElements of NPN Investment EvaluationEvaluating NPN Exit StrategiesDue Diligence for Notes - Tax and TitleDoing the Math on Mortgage Notes

The BP Free Course would be a good starting material to see here https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing

Welcome to the community @Kelly Garrison This BP free course would be great for newbies, you can watch it here https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing

If you are in a hot and possibly peaked market (Things have slowed right down after the introduction of the foreign investor 15% tax) are there any real good opportunities to get cash flow positive properties?

Hello, My name is Joseph Skates and I am from Ontario. I would be happy to meet some friends here and take part in the discussions!

Hello,  My name is Joseph Skates  and I am from Ontario. I would be happy to meet some friends here and take part in the discussions!

That's the type of real estate investing I have decided to pursue, I understand there are others and that I should not rule anything out but one thing I have learned in my career is, if you focus on one particular thing, you become and expert at it. p.s. sorry in advance if my introduction is wordy.

It super educational and you'll get a great introduction to what BiggerPockets has to offer.Check out the "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing".