It’s a great way to get your feet wet with less hassle.

Turns out, during construction, one of our vendors flushed something down the toilet, causing a clog, which led to the system overflowing and flooding the home.We ended up having to cut and replace drywall in multiple rooms and swap out the wet carpet, which will cost us around $10K.Mishaps like this will happen in Real Estate.

@DemarquisMaybe initially see  if you can do a Joint Venture with an experienced investor to get feet wet

There are multiple ways to structure your deal and get your feet wet in real estate, as long as you know your numbers.

Investing locally is a good way to get your feet wet and it's a lot more practical than having to take a flight out to see your property.

I have even seen copper on steam heating system uses as part of a wet return, that isn't exactly a waste line, but it is a line where water drains back to the boiler not unlike how a waste line drains. 

While I am excited to get my feet wet so to speak, I am looking to see what feedback I can get regarding both options from the collective wisdom on these forums.

You want to ensure you get your feet wet on a smaller scale if you do it on your own or find a good partner to "hold your hand" in the first deal.

As others have mentioned, I recommend starting to attend some local meetups here and there just to start brushing shoulders with other brokers, investors, wholesalers, etc. to really get your feet wet without putting money on the line. 

I’m considering purchasing a rental property or two in the Dallas area to use as a STR revenue generator and get my feet wet for some passive income before I retire.