@Mark Morris A good fit would be someone who is willing to commit to around 15 hours a week for at least 6 months.

But you should take the information and take a look at how it fits your life and your situation.

And having access to a lot more cash would allow me to continue BRRRRing.The reason I think it would be best for me to initially pay off my home first, then HELOC it ( which is like having a access to a credit card with a low intrest rate secured against my home) is because I'll only use it if and when the circumstances are fit. 

Anyway - I would be purchasing the home as my primary residence, remodeling it considerably to fit my wife's desires, an then subsequently renting my existing home.  

Which niche of real estate investing interests you the most and seems a best fit for you?

For starters, you need to settle on one investing strategy that fits your current financial abilities and your investor psyche. 

Secondary Goal: Market to commercial property owners that I know their properties "fit the bucket" for my firm, which I hope I can charge a fee to my own company for those efforts, since I'm paying for everything for now.

The group is made up of people who are trying to create great cash flow and build wealth through apartment investing - and there's a lot of different ways to get involved and join a General Partnership (and a much better use of capital).Happy to help any way I can... again, this may not fit your goals or be the path you're wanting to go down, but I wanted to throw another option out there for you! 

I purchased 2 of the windows I needed at the builders outlet store, and they luckily had sizes that fit.

I have a cpa in Irvine that may fit your criteria .