Wholesaling could be a good way to get your feet wet, but you also have to be careful there and make sure you have an out and you aren't stuck actually closing on the property if you don't have the funds.Another option would be to partner with another investor to learn the ropes.

Since I don't have business cards or an LLC set up, what is the best way to network with other investors to show I'm serious about building my business and getting my feet wet in the real estate field?

@Kevin Cortina @Doug Pretorius ... thank you both for your feed back and insightful information, as I stated I am still learning the process and trying to get my feet wet.

I agree they are not for everyone but to answer your question, the ones who do not want wet hair might wear them.

I cannot imagine why insulation would need to be removed unless it is wet or maybe rat carcases, feces everywhere.

Most wet have in nj area is 2 and 3 units.   

Sort of like saying, go jump in the lake naked, but you're not allowed to get wet.

Be careful on a wet roof though. 

We're looking at a duplex only, to get our feet wet.

Know enough to do deals but have no specific tech knowledge I can read plans enough to understand grade etc.. and if a site balances etc.. but i am real good with govmit and EIRS and other things like wet lands etc..