I am thinking to LTR 3 units and STR 2 (or visa versa), as I get my feet wet with the STR space.

Your agent probably can give you more information on this part.The cost of properties in Cleveland is affordable compare to other states which is great for most newbie investors to get their feet wet.

I used this purchase to get my feet wet and as a confidence builder.

Get your feet wet with a few transactions, learn the things they don't show on HGTV and then use that experience to talk with investors and to pick the right investment opportunity that will build you and your investors wealth. 

Just don't want the risk of dealing with wet carpet. 

Great insight Edgar, I'm a newbie and was looking to get my feet wet in wholesaling out of Miami and I'm definitely going to look into Broward County after reading what you had to add.

I'm still getting my feet wet with rehabbing, so it's it's nice to know that I I'll eventually have the know-how to be able to inspect things on my own.I just got an inspection on a potential house and now I have a laundry list of every problem and defect big and small.

That way, wet muddy feet enter onto tile and not onto carpet.

My plan has been to get my feet wet with a few passive investments.

I know this deal will not net me much if any at all, but this will get my feet wet and provide excellent learning experience.