So I was looking to get my feet wet in some of the more affordable areas in other states. 

Bob I have had a issue with floating floors being placed under the cabinets before, if they get wet by any means it going to cause a lot of future problems. so its better in my option to cut around the cabinets especially considering there are water lines in the sink cabinet, so exposure to water at some point is likely. although if it is tile I always place it beneath cabinets and vanities so for the simplicity of changing them out should a tenants destroy them or the dog eats the cabinet/vanity which actually recently happen, the only issue your going run into when you cut around the cabinets is if you need to replace it for any reason the cabinets are never the exact some size so thats why I prefer to use tile in any areas that would have cabinetry. hope this hopes and best of luck!

I’m just starting out and really wasn’t focusing on a big spread just wanna get my feet wet and learn more in the process

IF YOU ARE GOING TO PRACTICE REAL ESTATE, CONTACT  THAT STATE'S REAL ESTATE COMMISSION & SIMPLY ASK THEM WHAT YOU CAN & CAN'T DO****Thanks @Jay Hinrichs  I almost wet myself reading your SNAP flip comment. 

New to real estate am trying to get my feet wet, not sure if the agent I am talking to now is going to be very reliable as he doesn’t always communicate or takes to long.

If there are any obvious issues like posts that are unsupported, joists that look not connected or cut, cracks or crumbling in concrete or block walls, anything that looks wet or signs of pests.I also keep an eye out for what feels like unpermitted additions or covered patios.

It's a cheap, no-risk way to get your feet wet and learn a few things.

Here where I am basements are wet.

If you're getting a fantastic deal, then a wet basement that was unfinished anyway is not that big of a deal; especially if you're going to renovate anyway. 

Being the bank gives numerous exit strategies as you control the asset.