located in a wet area on the coast of northern California.  

Be on the lookout as there are numerous programs that do the same. 

Multi-families are also great first investments for new investors looking to make a smaller purchase to get their feet wet before buying something bigger.

My fear started about ruining off basement but thank God electricity resumed and water was pump offed by sump but carpet got completely wet.

You're definitely ahead of the curve of most folks that are investing for the "first" time since you've already gotten your feet wet in Mexico City. 

If they get loose on a wet day, you will be fixing their hoof damage for weeks....Not to mention the liability.

What happens if something spills and/or leaks under the floated flooring (like a cooking accident or the tenant getting wet out of the shower on a regular basis)?

You could try your hand at one of the numerous online services that advertise this stuff but I've found it better to start the relationship early with an actual person as opposed to a faceless online service. 

Just finished my major in Business Management and am receiving my Management and Supervision certificate this summer.I've been studying real estate for a few years now, have watched tons of videos, calculated and ran numbers on numerous properties and listings, and talked with many lenders and real estate agents, but because I don't have anyone in my circle that's well-experienced in REI's I've hesitated to pull the trigger on anything.I'm looking to fix and flip, BRRR, LTR, MTR, STR, or multi-family.

BTW the house is on a crawlspace, not encapsulated but not soaking wet either.