Definitely do some reading. If you are interested in property investment there is no such thing as too much information.

Two books I would recommend that cover off the basics and let you get an idea of what you need to look at in more depth are:
Property investment for Dumbies
Smarter Property Investment, by Peter C ???? (cann't remember the last name).

But there are plenty of books on the market.
I would also advise visiting a property investment forum, reading through all the threads and asking any other questions - they can be a wealth of information. I don't think I am allowed to post other forums on here??? But if you are interested in the name of one that I would recommend, drop me a pm and I will let you know. Otherwise you could try googling 'property investment forum' and then troll through tem until you come across one you like.

Also finding a good mortgage broker is a must, someone who knows about property investment (not all mortgage brokers know as much as they claim) and about structuring your mortgages correctly and tax efficiently - it can be a good idea to talk to a financial advisor who specialises in property investment too, but that is optional

Good luck with it all, property investment has become a passion of mine, but one of the worst things you can do is rush in blind.