This Toronto diary by a newly arrived European is a really fun and illuminating read, and has a lot to do with real estate as well: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t53118.0.html

I have no experience in real estate or investing which means I know I have a lot to learn and multiple podcasts to watch before I can get going.

A LOT!!!To

You can do a lot to a property, but you can't change its location. 

@Tina Kouchinsky STR is a lot to bite off, so I would only go that route if you have a property management company that's well versed in it and can show you examples of rentals they manage with great reviews. 

After doing a bit  more research, here is the full list of docs and contracts for a subject to deal, indeed, a lot to consider.

That means a lot to me.Having said that, I have follow-up questions.What do you suggest that seems to work for other real estate investors who started out in a similar situation as mine?

Each neighborhood has a lot to offer, but make sure you think through neighborhoods that will fit your life style. 

Out-of-state investing is hard for first-timers and when you add on more things like Section 8, need of a PM, maybe no plans to be there, HOA requirements and potential assessments if it's a condo or townhouse, it's a lot to bite off for a first one.

If you haven't developed before, there is a lot to do there which could be a steep learning curve.