The latter I feel like I would be paying them to catch them up to speed on things I already know and for them to educate themselves on the bill and current situations in the ever changing landscape.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

But unlike many who go the HELOC route, you asked the tough questions and made an educated decision. 

@Pavel BennettIt sounds like you are looking for a CPA firm that can provide education and strategies that you can implement and then DIY going forward.

Still weighing my options and education myself.

They should be able to guide you and educate you...Goodluck! 

Theirs lots of money out there and there figured out this vertical is a solid place to put it .We just noticed a company that took a commercial property public in NY.They specialize in crowd sourcing funds and place theme is our space with realizable returns Ahhh change .It will all be about keeping up and educating our investors on how they can/should compete as we see more and more of this .

Best thing to do is start educating yourself and saving money!

Long time listener, first time poster :D My husband and I assumed management of my father-in-laws rental property portfolio a few years ago and have since been working hard to educate ourselves, bring it up to date and apply BiggerPockets techniques and formulas to everything.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!