Hi Rose- Few things to note about buying an investment property.1) Expect to be putting down 25%, as this is most lender's required downpayment on "investment" properties.2) You likely won't be cashflow positive unless you are putting >50% down, OR are buying in a C-class or worse neighborhood.3) Starting out with a condo or townhouse could be a great idea if you're just looking to get your feet wet with landlording- It is less maintenance than SFH or MFH, and you will gain invaluable experience managing a tenant.Aside from the financial challenges, I think it's great that you have the mindset to grow your portfolio.

I am trying to get my feet wet in real estate investing.

However Outlast is a much superior product compared to good old laminate we usually tear out, which swells around the edges when mopped wet and also looks shiny.  

I’m a GC in Indianapolis and I have read a handful ofbooks, watched countless videos and I believe it’s time to get my feet wet.

It's worth considering if you're ready to get your feet wet!

I was fortunate as I worked in the largest Tax Lien Foreclosure law firm and processed many tax lien certificate foreclosures and got my feet wet as they say working other investors files. 

Having proper liability insurance and potentially a sign warns of slippery when wet. 

Excuse me if it is a dumb question, I am new and still getting my feet wet when it comes to numbers when comps aren't readily available. 

They left a wet swimming suit on the kitchen floor undetected somehow for over a month....these were hard wood floors. 

Also interest rates are high so for now it might make sense to just buy that one property in cash and get your feet wet with being a landlord.