So, I could walk upstairs and dig out all the links and contacts and web sites for the research I did on self storage and post it here for you.... but I just sat down, opened an adult beverage, I'm lazy, and besides searching Google for all this will be half of the fun.

I'm searching for a quality tree trimming service in the St.

Very experienced w/ CRM databases and tools. 

Keep listening to podcasts and use all the free tools here on BP that not only teach you a ton of amazing stuff but keep your spirits up and mindset focussed on what really matters as you walk through that desert ahead of you.

I heard that there are places that will do a HELOC on an investment property but you have to search around but I could be totally wrong.

There is a term for this that I am avoiding using, lest some unscrupulous tenant do an internet search and find a thread like this.I had this happen on two different buildings we bought because the previous owner did what you are suggesting . 

What I typically do is go on rental websites and search for rentals in the areas I am interested to help gauge what they are going for.

Looking for a RE attorney/title attorney, GC, and/or realtor that is willing to put some skin in the game and be active with me in searching for and closing deals.

Since purchasing these two properties, I have gone ahead and obtained my realtor's license and I'm currently searching for my first flipping project.

Please do a web search of “Capella Mortgage Fraud” as investors are posting about potentially fraudulent deals Capella originated.