Not sure where to start...

[Donovan Peruyero Jr]

Hello, all! Little bit about myself. I own a digital marketing agency helping small business owners with web development, SEO, logo designs and sone advertising marketing. I own a home with a Wife and 2 kids.

Life is good and comfortable for now. Working hard and make decent amount of money. But I'd like to get to the point of a passive income lifestyle. Running an agency is good, but want more freedom. So this passed year I've had a growing interest in real estate investing and not sure how to go about it.

I know I'd like to own rental properties, but not sure where to start. I've inquired about HELOCs and from what I was told is that I would get anywhere from $30k to $35k.

Is that amount good to start with? Would it be best to find a partner? 

Thanks i. Advance

Donovan