New Investor Seeking Advice

[Sebastian Bennett]

I've been interested in real estate for some time and feel I am now prepared financially to make my first acquisition. I've read a fair amount and feel I have a fairly good understanding of the financial components of real estate investing  but looking forward to using this website as a resource. My plan is to acquire my first investment  property in the late spring/early summer and intend on using the next few months to further educate myself and build relationships. Interested in hearing other's take on where they recommend I devote my time. More specifically would you say I will benefit most from devoting my time to networking with contractors, lenders, other industry specific professionals or is there another way you recommend I devote my time?   Cheers