I have read many articles, watched videos, podcasts, etc and without over the shoulder style help and mentorship - I am unsure how to move ahead. 

Watch a Youtube video on how to do it.

I have since then been watching Youtube videos, listening to Podcasts, reading books, and taking some online real estate investing courses. 

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

Ok watching Glass Onion a detective movie.  

OK, I have some major updates regarding my investment with MI.I had an inspector go out and take a look at it during construction and he found MAJOR problems ranging from possible asbestos insulation being airborne, lead-based paint cracking, cracks in the foundation and crawl space, old knob and tube wiring, moisture and mold issues, roof shingles replacement, and loads of other issues.Rather than talking about them, I made a playlist of the inspection here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Please see the review of my "renovated" duplex at https://www.youtube.com/watch?

We can find enough capital to pay for this without using the HELOC.Are there any concerns or watch outs with this strategy? 

Now, if you're activly buying more properties, rehabbing, or whatever, that would count, too.Al Alieo (RE tax guru) claims activities such as watching "girls gone wild" (they're potential tenants) would count, too.