I have been reading and researching and listening to the podcasts religiously and feel ready to get my feet wet. 

It will keep the brushes wet up to a day ro two... might ruin the brush though.

If so what would you recommend for a first time investor looking to get their feet wet?

I was considering taking title and then sticking the property on auction.com to sell to the highest bidder, just to get my feet wet a little instead of just assigning the contract.

We have just started to get our feet wet and are looking to really jump in.

I will slowly ween into bigger projects after getting my feet wet with some of the "smaller" stuff.

and then do that. in my experience its not a good idea to try to force yourself into a job you think you should have. pick a niche. start networking. offer to help seasoned investors who do your niche. you'll definitely get your feet wet that way. people really do want to help if you show you've educated yourself and are ready to make moves. hope everything works out for you!

This could be a good way to get your feet wet.

So, I have to pull it up --the wet is at the base of the walls, and maybe a foot out, at the widest.

She is a flooring contractor. 4 roof shingles need replacing, I don't know about insulation that has gotten wet.