Lots of info all over BP, including recommendations for books on all different types of RE investing.I think one of the best ways to start and get your feet wet, after due diligence in learning about RE, is a house-hack. 

Probably not great to get your feet wet.

I always recommend to new investors get your feet wet at home and then if you want to invest OOS then at least you have a system in place and can modify it to fit the area you are interested in.good luck!

I am currently on the lookout for a market to get my feet wet in the Midwest -- Cincinnati and Columbus keep coming up.  

Howdy! I am Cat from Phoenix, AZ! I started my RE Investing journey in 2023 learning from some people who are already successful in the business. This past year I have learned many things about Cap Rates, how to find ...

LVP (Luxury Vinyl Planks) is waterproof and easier to replace vs laminate which has a substrate that is not water resistant and would not be applicable in wet areas. 

It may be good to just get your feet wet any way possible and learn the market so you can recognize and jump on a good deal when it comes up.

I’d recommend starting with a 2-4 unit to get your feet wet.

I understand you can't be a complete expert and you need to get your feet wet but it's important to have a strong foundation.

So getting your feet wet will teach you how to do that.If you go STR feel free to shoot me a message.