I’m sure there are Canadians that are currently investing here in Michigan if not all over the States.Use the search feature and type in Canada.

@Basit Siddiqi's advice is generally correct, but from a Canadian perspective:I've been working on an "Investment Chooser" calculator that takes into account current and future income tax rates.

so unless your in a great cash position.. you could have desire to purchase but no ability.. owner occ is always there.. but not investor loans. this is why the crash of 08 was so severe the investor loans froze like the Antarctic.. before global warming. then what happens is you try to time the bottom you get nervous and really with credit so tight and nerves you never do execute. 

Undoubtedly, others will trot out Don Campbell and the RIEN network (though many like his publications and organisation, I'm find them a little too sales oriented).I would suggest Douglas Gray's "The Canadian Landlord's Guide: Expert Advice for the Profitable Real Estate Investor" as a good primer. 

Barring earthquake, meteor strike, etc, I think Charleston is good for a few more years at the least.what about global warming and rising of the sea. that worries me for the low country in general.. :)  I hear ya on the contract issues all I know like I said in  some markets its normal SOPs    and it sure worked for me on 8 woodal :) 

My question is in regards to financing multi-family homes: Are there multiple types of loans that a Canadian can inquire about (other than the conventional bank loans)?

Being a Canadian citizen myself, investing in the US has allowed us to open many doors we would have otherwise not been able to open. 

If you are looking for Canadian Specific books, you can check out Don Campbell's books and I would recommend starting with "Real Estate Investing in Canada." 

Properties are in the USA and I'm a Canadian citizen. 

Been trying to find books, or any other resources to help build my knowledge on strategies and other information in the Canadian market.