Specifics of the deal you're attempting to raise money forWithout any experience, you'll have to really focus on #3 and explain exactly what you intend to purchase, the costs of rehab, projected timeline for renovation and sale, projected earnings, etc.

Hopefully earning equity on the rehabs along the way, so I would be using a smaller and smaller portion of the heloc over time(or being able to go for larger duplex/multi fam properties)...Does this make sense?

You might also be able to get into a MFH using a FHA mortgage which would save you a ton of money and give you the flexibility to make any necessary upgrades while still earning expense offsetting income from your tenants.

I value stability, wealth preservation and long term growth over short term cashflow.My property manager is very experienced in sales and business management, recently quit their job, and is looking for a new career path.

According to the research I have done so far, trader income is not considered "earned income".

For some, it takes years before making a livable earning.

What kind of people/ careers/ occupations would help stabilize your team and take you to the next level?

@Greg Scott I just don't want to waste my hard earned money on something that looks bad haha.

If this is relevant for your market and operations: Assume that you will take home 1/3 of the commissions earned from a sale (which BTW is more like 2.7% per sale, NOT 6%, and really not 3% if you're taking the long view of the data). 

Best of luck on your career.