domeplease
I've been thinking about this lately as well. I've started reading up on realestate investing. There are heaps of books out from various authors. Very interesting reading, and I recomend reading through a few. But like what Ridley says, those who take the gamble should be very well informed (a little more than what I have done so far) on what they are planning to do, otherwise they are wasting their time (and quite possibly their money as well).
The only advice I can give you was given to me from my dad:
Don't ever put all of your eggs in one basket, don't be greedy, and be sceptical about every 'get rich quick' ploy that presents itself to you.
rgds
fnb
PS, good forum!