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.

More secure and stable than an STR (also less competition) but you aren't in the red like you'd be with an LTR. 

However, excessive shifting could indicate that the opener isn’t secured tightly or aligned correctly.

Do you have a way to secure more off-market deals? 

There will be much more government spending and jobs created in Mcallen to secure the border, leading to continued population growth.

The rent and security deposit should be used towards and damages.

While you may need to sift through less serious inquiries, I’ve successfully secured some strong deals and valuable connections through these platforms.

He's on SSDI (Social Security Disability Income) at just under $1,500 a month and he wants to do some wholesales to make some extra income.Lets say he does a deal or multiple deals and makes any assignment fee on it/them and the profit exceeds 1.5k which is higher than his disability per month.

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. 

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