I wonder if there are any free consultants out there that have time to hold your hand instead of you doing your own research.

I can only imagine that you held a few. We all start somewhere buddy!
Guys, please shoot across your suggestions - it will be really helpful to get the ball rolling.
Thanks
Com'on guys, its not a big deal to help a newbs
btw, here's a good read bro, hope it helps
https://www.gpuminingresources.com/p/what-hardware-do-i-buy-to-start-mining.html