If your drywall got soaked there is a chance the the wood studs behind could have gotten wet.

J Scott, I plan to get my license at some point, but I really want to get my feet wet now!

I must say that I am growing very eager to step out take my shoes off and get my feet wet, however I don't want to rush into anything without my ducks lined up.The plans I have in mind that I think would allow me to step out and make things happen:Plan: bird-dogging for other investors in the area-save cash- get HML loan and acquire property-do 1st flip (if I start now I should be able to have this done by the end of the year or beginning of next year)Plan: become an assistant to an experienced investor and trade my clerical experience, critical thinking/problem solving skills, etc in return for on the job learningI was also thinking about wholesaling, but I am just learning how that worksAm I thinking the correct way as far as getting my feet in the shallow end and eventually wading out to the deep end?

A good installer should clean that out while its still wet.

Then the surfaces will be re-HEPA vacuumed to maximum results and non-porous surfaces will be wet wiped.- All basement surfaces will be fully treated with Benefect (a highly effective, yet human friendly anti-microbial) to kill any active mold growth, help remove bio-film, and deactivate any viable spore.- The basement area will be fogged with Benefect to drop any contamination from the ambient air, so as to help reduce any risk of cross-contamination, and to provide penetration into any less accessible areas that may not have received treatment to this point.- All basement surfaces, having been treated with Benefect, will be allowed to dry over-night.- After the basement surfaces are checked for dryness, all unfinished interior basement surfaces will be treated with Fiberlock, IAQ 6100, as a mold inhibitor, to allow for a ten year warranty (see notes and warranty for warranty requirements).

Wet spaces like a shower could be $250 - $300 ft since it's a smaller area.

They have little specs baked in so that it is not smooth and slippery when it gets wet.

I know I know everyone advertises hard money as this great way for newbie investors to get their feet wet and invest in deals they couldn't otherwise afford blah blah blah.Let's all be real here folks.

You should't have any problem finding one in your area unless it is special circumstance.Ideally you want to use one that is convenient to you, the seller and the end buyer because there will need to be wet signatures required  in order  to close.

Also, consider these issues: Capital calls if no rental income to cover mortgage payments or major CAPEX expenseA partner wants to cash out, or diesOne partner is sued for something outside the partnershipWho will be the controling partnerUse BiggerPocket search feature as there are other numerous, helpful discussions on partnerships