How to find a property – How to get information

Hi there, very new to the forum, didn't even think that a PI forum would exist.

My main question is, where do I find information about investing, without expending lots of time?  It may seem strange to those on here who are extremely into investing, but for me it is just something that I know I should do to reduce my $77K Tax bill.  I know I could go into shares or whatever, but it is too hands on, and too complimicated (sp) for me.

I have one investment property. Its' purchase and ongoing management have been a dream.  A woman I worked with, was very into (obsessed) with property investment.  She told me of a block of appartments that she knew about, being sold by the developer, that she considered to be a good investment at good value.

I went to the developers office and bought one (sight unseen).  It has been tenented by the same guy for 5 years, never late with his rent or any issues, and total repairs have been a couple of water leaks, and to regas the Air Con.

Now without knowing how to contact my old coleague, I have now procrastinated over the next IP Purchase for 4 years.

Are there magazines or even better forums, that discuss actual properties, and the details about where good opportunities are?  I don't want to rely on the opinions of developers or agents.

For instance, a few appartments I am looking at now.  One is above shops in the commercial area, one in an OK unit block, and one in the really ratty unit block next door.  I assume that you want to stay away from the ratty place, because of the tenants you will attract.  Will the unit in the good block be helped or hindered by the ratty block next door?  Are units above shops OK for investment?

P.S. Thanks in advance for your reply Angel, I know that you will reply if no one else does, 'cause you seem to be a prolific adviser.