At this point, I am looking for SFR or maybe small multi unit, something to get my feet wet. 

I am based in the Boston area and hoping to get my feet wet in the Boston/Brookline/Cambridge markets.

Would the condo or the owner be responsible for removing damaged furniture, wet carpet, etc... 

When it's wet it's harder to line up b/c you can't use dowels, and the cement isn't as strong. 

Any advice for someone like me who is getting his feet wet with real estate investing in this way?

Any advice for someone like me who is getting his feet wet with real estate investing in this way?

I feel it would be a good way to get my feet wet since it is a very small park.

I was thinking about doing my real estate license, just to get my feet wet.

I would not do a flip for your first investment, get your feet wet with a stable rental that maybe needs some updating you can do to "learn the ropes".

I vote for getting your feet wet with a property your feel comfortable in, living rent free for a year while you update and pay down your principal and save money, and see where things stand then.