Additionally I need to find a professional CPA / adviser.  

It's an option that can be used to get into the business, but if you should do it can only be determined by you and your husband, possibly with the help of a CPA or similar professional. 20-45k is generally enough to get started, depending on what you're getting into and where you are.If you are going to be risking your primary residence with a HELOC, my suggestion is that you make sure you could handle the possibility of that money going into a failing investment and getting lost.

Both parties make money.

If you are using hard money you need to budget for the points and fees as well as traditional third party closing fees.Repairs: The money it is going to take you to rehab the property plus an extra 10% of estimated repair costs to account for unexpected repairs.Holdings Costs: Here is where a lot of investors get tripped up.

There are professional tenants out there who know how to play the system and take advantage of landlords etc...Make sure to work with people you trust, and think very carefully before buying super low end.  

Professional dress.

I figure wholesaling would be a great starting point and would like to learn as much as I can from BiggerPockets and various other professionals from this site.

There may have been an agreement 2 months ago about the release, but things change and it is not my job, as the neutral 3rd party, to determine if it is still "agreed" to and the proper course of action.

A professional RE investor once told me, when it comes to purchasing investment properties, to never take ownership of anything unless it's rented, leased, or sold.

@Keeya WangJones,The calculators on here work well, consistent, and look professional when showing the person you are obtaining financing from.