If anyone is looking for a hard guide on how to mine this using...

If anyone is looking for a hard guide on  how to mine this using your own GPU/CPU have a look at this: https://www.cryptocompare.com/mining/guides/how-to-mine-ethereum/

I will be setting up a cloud mining account over the next few days as I am interested in this due to the blockchain involvement from some reputable players.

I will most likely be using this provider, though not necessarily this contract:
https://www.cryptocompare.com/mining/genesis-mining/ethereum-mining-contract-1-year-small/

Would there be any interest in me putting together some notes and spreadsheets as to exactly how I go about it, and the real returns that come about?