In My opinion, the best investment network is found at www.thecreativeinvestor.com.

I've bookmarked the link below and read it regularly since it's updated with new articles every couple of days or so (have to click refresh each visit). It has some great syndicated column feeds from some great authors (my favorite is Bob Bruss):

http://www.magicbullets.com/news.php

Another site, www.rentalprop.com , has some good archieves about the nitty gritty of rental property management.

There is so much good information out there that you can become overwhelmed easily. Here is my suggestion: Read
"The Art of the Deal" by Donald Trump
"Retire Young, Retire Rich" by Robert Kiyosaki

Then buy an inexpensive single-family home or rent out your current home and build from there. Hands on experience in Real Estate is key

Mike
www.liveinvisalia.com

I'd read more than just Trump and Kiyosaki, but you are certainly correct that hands on experience is key!