I walk the yard and its wet over where there is ivy growing .

Plaster is very sturdy, and it sounds like things were wet only for a very limited amount of time.

My goal with real estate is to get my feet wet with a single family or duplex to rent out and then stack after I've gotten over the first hurdle.

@Zack SchlundI would suggest if you go for your license you join a real estate team that provides leads to get your feet wet as you will have high start up costs.

I believe it may be beneficial to get my feet wet and become comfortable with cold calling.

Acquiring a piece of property, getting my feet wet in the world of real estate, lowering my living expenses, and starting the long journey of wealth building!

What you don't want is all your drywall to get wet and hot and the entire inside of your house become a giant petri dish.Bleach & water or many common toilet cleaners should resolve the issue in seconds.  

Currently evaluating a small starter to get our feet wet or jump in with a larger property to can CoC/CoE gains.

Act according to your lease agreement and policies.Jack, I sincerely doubt you could landlord your way out of a wet paper bag. 

I have been out the game personally for a while and going to get my feet wet again and this time excited and can’t wait for the market to change to our advantage.