Also there are probably paid options that pull public records like landglide, propradar etc, or try your local title company rep. 

A Heloc can never be used as a PITI reserve, or an asset instead its a debt burden and an additional trade line on credit.A Heloc carries a higher risk when it comes to security meaning if you miss a payment even by mistake or for any reason, your scores drop, or your balances start to change your DTI or usage percentage.

Purchase price: $70,000 Cash invested: $20,000 Sale price: $135,000 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 900 sqft fix and flip home located near public elementary school in an area that is getting fixed up.

Ask him what makes him feel more secure in the deal?

You would need to file a proof of claim for the monies owed and hope you secured it by a deed of trust.

Not sure if we can mention names specifically here in the forums so you'll want to search Google for rent collection for landlords or similar.Highly recommend having security deposit and rent hit a separate bank account from your personal. 

Also look at having a security alarm and cameras put in.

These sellers are not motivated by distress, but if a seller does engage and declines to pay the commission, will the representation agreement suffice to secure compensation, or will we still need to execute the compensation disclosures?

Leveraging strategic market appeal, we turned it around the same day, securing a sale at $160,000.

This includes understanding your budget, securing financing if needed, and determining what you can comfortably afford.Research is key.