It kind of wetted my whistle, but gave me no real content to start my journey.

I used to lay cement board and ceramic tile in potential wet areas - kitchen, bath, laundry.

Of 20 houses, 5 had basement water problems: cracks, wet carpet, etc.

I have some goals around owning vacation rentals in the greater seattle area, long term (retreat center sort of idea) but am focused on trying to get my feet wet first.

I'm looking to get my feet wet and get some experience before jumping all in!

Silence that noise- if you find a property that can help you get your feet wet and it might work for you personally, take a run at it. 

And not to mention, ugly pop corned ceilings    Yes, sometimes we wet it and scrape it off.

The LNA needs to be original wet ink.The origination file is the origination file.  

I’m curious about getting into the RE industry via becoming an agent and trying to do that part time, or go the referral agent route part time.I think if I can establish the right systems and commit 100000% then it’s a great way to make extra income and get My feet wet in the actual industry. 

Maybe that's okay for a new investor, that you just get your feet wet, but don't rely on anyone but yourself to do the research and finding properties to buy.