Can anyone help with what sources they use for researching their markets and what are some of the factors your really like to keen in on?

I am not to keen on a hard money loan and I have already used a HELOC. 

This is why I am not keen on Section 8. 

I'm keen on entering into real estate, with a goal of even getting my first rental property this summer, just to get my toes in the water and we'll see how it goes from there.

I am keen to learn ! 

I know some markets are much better than others IE less competition but in our market the competition is keen for sure.and when you have housewifes with the baby in the stroller and 500k in cashiers checks competing against you.. you simply know there is too much money in the market place...

I have braced myself because I've been on BP for 7 years and I know the good folks here will be keen to tell you if you've made a mistake.

Builder's grade products are often thought of as low-end, but actually tend to be a medium grade product that production builders are able to get at the best price-point-to-quality for their homes.We have our favorites... but I'm not keen on stainless steel.

@Mitch Messer Yes, and that's why I'm not keen to in invest in Belgium!

Keen to hear from others investing in Canadian markets and hoping to find some success stories!