I am seeking people for advice, mentors possibly.  

Hello,I am seeking reputable financing for multi family property deals that I am currently reviewing in the Northern KY area.  

Also is it good to seek out an account from the start if just doing buy and hold?

Hi -I'm an investor & new partner working on a $1M+ deal with a syndicator / sponsor. Here's how the deal is being put together:- Property ownership: Syndicator ~80%, rest split among investors depending on amount...

What price and type of multi family your seek?  

31/m originally from Massachusetts seeking financial independence through real estate investingI moved to SoCal for a girl from MA, got engaged, and she broke it off because she didn't like my parents and I wasn't good enough for her.

As for you and your parents arrangement, you may want to seek the advise of an attorney to determine your agreement between you and your parents regarding the money.The HELOC is relatively a simple process.

I seek to have freedom and walk away from my job.

Because fixing appliances, for me, is such a pain in the neck, I usually buy new.

I would encourage you to seek private money or have the seller owner finance it.