I got into bigger pockets when I was 17-18, starting reading BiggerPockets books, listening to podcasts while working a job for a year, and saved up around 10k before I left on a volunteer religious proselytizing mission for 2 years.

I watch it on Youtube religiously and have learned so much. 

We attended the same religious affiliation and had LOTS of discussions on religion and soon, real estate.

I am starting my real estate investment journey and educating myself everyday by religiously reading bigger pocket forums.

There's a festival every other day, national monument, oldest city, ocean beaches, str friendly, year-round demand.

They later indicate that the reason they were denied is because you saw on their bank statement transactions donating to a particular political party or religious organization or ethnic organization.

Here are a few tips for someone who is new:- Wholesaling is a sales and marketing business, study both religiously.- You get what you put in, dont treat this as just a hobby. - Read, Read, Read.

As others have noted, using a HELOC for the full purchase seems risky, I would run your numbers religiously before submitting offers. 

As you continue to educate yourself, pay down any outstanding debt you owe, save religiously, continue to build your credit, and start networking with local investors in your market.

Probably some reggae festival stuff too.