agreed, for most beginners and those building their holdings, the day job is part of the platform from which you work, something that helps propel you forward in real estate and investing (a lever to do more, not hold you back), allowing for steady income, access to credit, benefits and security....part of the beauty of part time landlording, for example, is that if done right, you can work many day jobs.....

A good place to start is to read The Ultimate Beginners Guide here.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.You mentioned an interest in rentals and I added a guide for your review.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

In particular take advantage of the Ultimate Beginner's Guide.

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The BiggerPockets Podcast.

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

I don't have a "team" or "systems" in place like they discuss on the podcasts, so I would be the tenants' only point of contact, at least in the beginning.Anybody else care to share their real life beginner experiences with investing while working 10-12hr days?  

@Cameron Skinner Refreshing to hear, especially for a beginner!

I am also a beginner and have not had the opportunity to take action.