I'm a firm believer everyone has their own unique skill sets that they can use to their advantage.I find that getting a good education is the first foundation in getting started.

Check out the REIN Canada forums, the majority of their threads are open access and the discussions are very helpful on getting acquainted with the Alberta Market and how the energy sector and other unique factors are currently affecting Investors.

Here is a pretty unique way of locating totally fresh OFF market deals that have not yet gone mainstream.

Real estate is unique, it's Real Property. 

Over the years I gathered the list of these 10 lenders:http://www.sensefinancial.com/non-recourse-lenders...Not all of them will lend in PA and each has unique lending criteria and requirements so you have to contact them directly to get the details. 

That got me thinking about expenses that may be totally unexpected and unique to one's particular area.

Never got the opportunity to check out Johnny Rays or Jim & Nicks or Dreamlands but I imagine once I get to town that all the bbq will become a dietary staple.  

They can guide you through which of the types of entities is best for your unique situation.

No one other than a local, licensed attorney is going to have access to all the unique options available based on the unique factors of your case.

House-hacking is a bit unique from other investment methods since you actually have to live there.