I would buy a cheap wet saw since you don't have the experience for a straight cutter or grinder.

I feel it's the best way to get my feet wet and learn.

How do you start getting your feet wet in the real world?

Came her from Southern California where I sold Real Estate for 2 years - just enough to get my feet wet, but I love it!

Take off the old valve, clean up the threads with a cloth (if they're clean but just wet) or a wire brush (if they have crud in them).

I recognize the cash flow isn't as good but the other 3 wealth generators can still be quite powerful as long as the property isn't cash flow negative.After I get my feet wet in Utah I would strongly consider out of state investing.

We haven't been in touch with an agent yet as we're trying to get our feet wet a little first, and try to get a handle on what makes a deal a good deal. 

You could start with something around the $2 - $5 mil range, get your feet wet, deliver results, build your track record so that when you go out the second time for a larger offering you can promise lower returns and you would still have investors willing to take you up on it.

I am looking to get my feet wet with an apartment soon and see if I can grow the business up quickly.If you're in town and want to grab a coffee or drink and discuss, let me know.Regards,Tyler

And I also believe that you can sit on the sidelines forever waiting and watching and at some point you just need to get your feet wet, because even the best plans will have some surprises.