We want to have more focus on looking for deals in an area where we can get our feet wet and have some success.We have been eyeing Tampa since we've got connections there, and nearby Orlando seems to be a hit seat right now.Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello All,I am new to REI and am trying to get my feet wet.

I would try to pilot one unit first to get both of your feet wet before diving in.

Then when things do slow down i'll have my feet wet and I'll be positioned to capitalize on the increasing supply of good deals.

We realized that it was candle wax; when they blew out the candles the wet wax hit the nearby wall.  

Not the type of property that’s going to make me rich or anything, but my hope was just to use it as a learning opportunity to get my feet wet.

I second the house-hacking strategy :) It's how I got my feet wet in real estate investing and is a strategy I still use today. 

I think it is better for newbies to get their feet wet with class B properties that don’t have as many issues while they learn, network, and get their systems in place.  

I have been doing the research and now I need to get my feet wet.

Good Evening, After gaining ample information on REI, and doing mock analysis on properties, my wife and I are ready to get our feet wet with our first investment property.