New Investor in the Minneapolis, MN area

[Eli Sunderland]

Hey Guys!  I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in math and economics.  I just started working full time in a corporate role and am brand new in the world of real estate.  Right now, I'm absorbing any information I can pertaining to the field of real estate investing, including podcasts, blogs, books, and articles.  Right now, I'm still looking for my first property.  I'm currently looking for a single family home to live in and rent out to some buddies.  Long-term I'm hoping to build a portfolio of cash-flowing properties that produce enough income to live off of! 

If anyone here has any suggested reading, I would really appreciate it!  

Also, I would love to talk with anyone currently investing in the twin cities market, or really anyone looking to network!