This is the primary reason we don't have even more business than we do, interest rates are too high.My question is how does one start a lending company, not a brokerage?

I'd recommend you work with an attorney, there are several questions here that would be difficult to resolve in a forum post.

Happy to answer any questions you might have and share some of my OOS investing experiences. 

Obviously a lot of questions but hopefully you can see what I'm getting at.

Do some research here in the forums, figure out a strong question to ask, and that will serve you better than just asking anyone to hop on a call.

I'm one of the owners of JWB Real Estate Capital and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.  

@Michael HigginsI believe the question is contradictory.But first, to the title: The most general answer is NO.

Look for beginner-friendly courses to build your knowledge base.Networking and Mentorship:Join Real Estate Forums: Engage with online communities such as BiggerPockets, where you can ask questions, share experiences, and learn from seasoned investors.Attend Local Meetups: Look for real estate investment clubs or meetups in your area.

If you have questions specifically related to financing - what are they?

My question is, could we take out the HELOC and then use that to move to a new primary residence and keep our current home as the investment property?