Depending on your skill level, your plan can achieve significant return, but be prepared that it will require more effort than other options.Good luck and I wish you the best at saving for your children's education.

Second, you should be educating yourself on real estate investing through books, podcasts, articles, blog posts here on BP and elsewhere, and by networking with other local investors.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

It is an education and mentoring company.

Check out @Keith Weinhold’s Get Rich Education podcast.  

I will say that you should understand the risks and the potential rewards and make an educated decision.RISKSHELOC will use your home as collateral for credit. 

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

We need to get our feet wet and are willing to work for free in return for quality experience, practical education, and valuable relationships.

I would also suggest getting a website formed that has a free give away - like an ebook or how toLastly, get educated and formulate your business plan, so you know what you are doing and sound competent.