If not, or if the HW is not salvageable, I go for low-maintenance laminate and waterproof vinyl-type laminate or interlocks in wet areas. 

We have gotten our feet wet with a bit of fix & flip, some buy and hold as well.

While I'm certainly open to eventually investing outside my localish area (even out of state), I think I'd really like to focus on my local market for my first couple deals to get my feet wet, with local investors who can walk me through the process.

Right now we are just doing some short term secured loans,not large amounts but enough to get our feet wet,wee mainly started because when we first started we got flustered because Thur our education they always made it seam there was a hard money behind every tree!!

I really want to get my feet wet and learn this stuff but it seems that unless I go out and do it, i wont' learn.

I am looking to get my feet wet in the world of real estate investing.

I'm in the middle of Rehab on my 4th house, still learning the ropes. So far I've flipped the rehabs, but plan to start buying and holding some. Once I'm finished with this project, going to venture into pre-forec...

However, I need to learn and get my feet wet.

I have a passion for investing in the stock market and desire to get my feet wet in the real estate market in order to reach my financial freedom and get out of the so called rat race.

This seems like an excellent market to get your feet wet and sink your teeth in.