Expect to pay between $200 to $500 to have a contractor provide a consultation.Partner With Someone That Has Construction ExperienceTo get your feet wet, you could partner with another house flipper, contractor or construction professional that could help with Estimating Costs.

What I just found out a few weeks ago is that they cut corners on the new roof - the backside has been bumped out, so now its only a flat 3 pitch, which makes it shed water not very well, and without ice and water shield underneeth the wind is pushing water up between the shingles and I have wet drywall and wet insulation in a house that is occupied.

Start small to get your feet wet.

Besides BRRR and fix and flips, there are other ways to get your feet wet in real estate investing. 

I’m still getting my feet wet here, but it strikes me as a good was to ensure that my property remains in good shape during the duration of the tenants lease.

I learned from neighbors after I moved in that pipes had burst in the finished basement (basement was stripped and painted gray when I saw it - ceiling filled w/insulation) and sat wet for 8 to 10 years. 

Get your feet wet then step back and see if you want to pivot.

Where is the line between being an experienced investor and still being wet behind the ears?  

I want get my feet wet first before doing anything else though.

I am eager to get the ball rolling but I am slightly nervous to get my feet wet.