Workload distribution and accountability.  

There are so many aspects that may never dawn on you until you see it or read about it, so study some of the techniques.  

you have to get 3 reports to get something accurate for your investors, give distributions, etc... 

If you're not already familiar with it, I'd look more into the "house hacking" technique for your area.

Before hearing/researching this angle, I was pretty gung-ho on accomplishing/refining the wholesaling technique in investing before others.If I plan to be trained and sponsored by the Keller Williams firm, should I realistically  give up hopes on developing proficient wholesaling skills?

Or are there alternatives to the "averaging" technique? 

We split it by number of bedrooms rather than square footage.The only push back we've gotten is on heating bills in units with poor heat distribution/insulation.Remind tenants that they are splitting all the base charges which is an overall savings for them compared to separate utilities.

Do I need to do a monthly distribution to my personal account and then pay off the HELOC?

have you found any techniques or ways to partner with landlords to help ease their concerns? 

@Glenn PaulsonI agree with @Will Barnard instead of cashing out your IRA and being subject to an early distribution fee, and higher income taxes, you could transfer those funds into a self-directed IRA and purchase the property in the name of your IRA.