I would suggest that you find a partner or mento who has done it before.Many of the investors that I work with in your position find that buying New Construction investment property from a builder is a better option. 

Did you ever find a solution for a 3rd position heloc?

My goal this year is to go from analysis paralysis to taking action.

However, when you don't know what you don't know, this is an incredibly dangerous and risky position to be in with such an expensive investment.Just my 2 cents.

Most importantly, understand the difference between a business purpose and consumer purpose loan.Read my post in this thread, which details our process in actionable terms.

Sellers worried they won't be able to sell in time before their lender takes action. 

After feeling hopeless, lost and confused about a year ago, I'm happy to report that I'm starting to see the light and the path to wealth after taking consistent action, and am excited to be seeing the progress.Cheers, to constant and never ending improvementArgelI don’t see how it’s possible to generate enough cash flow as a real estate investor starting with no or limited capital.  

I never took action and started doing deals.

Dial in your buy box, then be swift/actionable when ready.

A good coach will push you to take action, focus on the action that creates traction, stay consistent, and follow through on your commitments.3.