New, Hopeful Investor

[Kayenta Saucier]

Hi All, I am new to investing but I have been a contractor in Connecticut for 26 years now. I am determined to close on my first deal this year. I am leaning for a fix and flip since I am very comfortable with the construction side of things. I do not have a ton of capital so I would have to use a hard money lender, (who I have already met with). I am considering using a HELOC to cover my skin in the game. I would prefer to find a partner/investor, but I have not been unsuccessful so far. I feel like this is the best option available right now. Any thoughts or suggestions to doing this?