Try getting in touch with some local REA's and remember to put in your keyword searches for your local area!

If you haven't already, I would check out the podcast and set up Keyword Alerts for Portland - I learn a great deal just from those!

I set my keywords for my local counties as well as NJ so I never miss a local topic.Also, be sure to attend some REIA meetings.

I'd set up some keyword searches and look for other investors in your target areas who are motivated/just starting out. 

The phrase "Everybody is doing it!"

For example, you set up key word alerts. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Oh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and if you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts."

You may want to set set up some keyword alerts for multi-families and jump in on the forums.

For example, you set up key word alerts. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts