Running down causes less warm air condense and makes pushing wet air easier.

I ultimately want to re-hab while I live in it, then within a year or two, sell to get my feet wet in rehabbing or hold onto it for a long term rental.

Hello,      I'm new to BP as well as REI,  I've done lots of homework and feel ready to get my feet wet on my first deal.  

I hate water damage.However, in this case, you may be able to fix the warpage by wetting the area again, and putting something flat and super heavy on that area to warp it back to normal.Unless this is fake laminate?

But if you are just trying to get your feet wet and get started you can invest OOS by buying a rental in a great market OR invest passively in a deal is another option. 

The HOA has started on the repairs and cut out the wet drywall and used blowers to dry the rest.

Also I wanted to buy a motel because I've been wanting to buy a motel for a while, and I figured this was an excellent opportunity to get my feet wet.

Since these properties are non-assignable, as stated in their contracts, you will need to have "Wet Funds" available.

I want everyone to know that I took a property Subject Too, did everything right according to my mentor who has done over 150 Sub-Toos.3 years into owning this house with 5% interest loan with wet-dream tenant buyers US Bank contacted me asking me direct questions.

There should be so many fans in there it hurts your ears, dehumidifiers running that will make the room warm, and holes smashed in the drywall that looks wet. ( companies around the seattle area are called Servpro.)Call your insurance guy and tell him what has happened.