Would it be wise to use a HELOC on our current residence to use for a down payment on a new property You can make $ investing anywhere.

Would anyone happen to have any suggestions on how to find good wholesalers?

GPs can only promote on classifieds.

seemed like has metro line?

I recommend you educate yourself on how to screen an ESA before someone takes advantage of your ignorance.

Any recommendations on the most efficient way to track your time when classified as a real estate professional?

Quote from @Na Wilson: I have a source (depending on credit score) that can do a 90% LTV DSCR loan on non-owner occupied real estate. 

In addition, they connected me to the preferred lenders who also helped with closing on the property within a short period time.

We had one flip the buyer found us on there own, had their own lender lined up, and then brought in a realtor to do the paperwork and that was really it an they made 30k of my money 💰.another deal they again buyer found us I did the showing myself they made a verbal offer, I recommended an attorney and a reasonable realtor. 

I think eventually a VR set up will be common online or at RE offices.