I want to start local to get my feet wet (figuratively lol). 

i'm expanding my buy and hold strategy now to get my foot wet on trying rehab, and would like to work with reliable wholesalers who can provide the source. 

Gullies, trees, brush, wet ground, etc.  

so I definitely like the Fortuna area, but then you kind of run into the cold and constantly wet.

My lender seems to have done a little mistake and my father who is co-signing was never told he has to be down here for the signing which was suppose to happen today at 1:00 and it cannot happen without a wet signature from him.

In other news, water is wet.

Next steps are to put down a roll of plastic to prevent moisture or wet floors. 

I’m starting to lean more towards private lending as a way to get my toes wet and get my money working for me in a relatively stable way.I’m looking for educational resources or literature.

Maybe you  can try a joint partnership with an experienced Investor/flipper and get your feet wet , you would be bringing capital to the table so I am sure many people would like to do that with you:)

Denver is a strong market with solid appreciation and plenty of opportunities, especially for strategies like house hacking and the BRRRR method.Your plan to start with FHA and house hacking is a great way to get your feet wet.