A great way to start investing in real estate without all of the hassle of having to deal with the upkeep of handling or dealing with the actual transaction of the property itself can be done by investing in REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts). Here's a link to one of the top companies dealing in REITs h t t p s :// y a z i n g . c o m /deals/diversyfund/accessnow (remove the spaces and click on, or copy, the link in order to access). Hope this info is helpful.