Once you are ready to jump in... but need some day to day suggestions you may want to check out the forum at
www.dealmakerscafe.com They also have a "store" with many investor products and good discussions on what products have and are working for real estate investors. BUT, be thick skinned enough to take a few jabs at real estate agents as many of the really active members do not have high regards for us but again, many are both agents and investors.
The major problem they have with the average agent is that they are average and although working full time in real estate.... never actually invest in it!!! They DO have a point... a sharp one they jab with!!