People are not working by choice, since they are being subsidized by the government.There is a global supply problem that is effecting inflation.  

(BC is out of hand and the most attractive place right now is Kamloops) I tend to follow the Canadian REIN rule of thumb of ....

I know that there's a couple of different options available to the American market, but I haven't been able to find anything about a Canadian equivalent.   

Taking the East Coast market, cap rates are generally higher because you don't have the expectation of long term appreciation vs other Canadian markets like Toronto, Vancouver, etc.

EPA Phase 1/2 or Canadian equivalent. 

Hello,i am new to Bigger pockets and i am currently  investing in multi family housing on the Canadian side.

Just remember that in 20 years you may not have a job owing to the global economy and 5 free houses will provide you with sufficient income.

And with the lack of inventory, if rates do go down, and there is no major US or global down turn, it seems like demand for housing on Oahu will only increase - thus leading to higher home prices

Looking for some input on where to begin here I am a 20 year old Canadian looking to invest in the Detroit area in the coming years.

Globally, sure but that's something that's always surprising to me even with the leverage tools we got.