I checked the Better Business Bureau for complaints, I checked the NJ State Attorney General consumer division to ensure he was licensed, I checked every reference he gave by visiting sites and speaking with the homeowners. 

Easy sign up for a sole proprietor.I think new flippers are consumers & don't understand a business mindset.

The second issue is the argument put forth by the velocity worshippers that before using a HELOC for everyday spending they had no idea where their money went or what it was spend on; now with the HELOC their personal living expenses are far less, they purchase far fewer consumables, and hence their savings rate, to be invested in paying down the mortgage is much higher.

U.S. consumers lost a lot of their discretionary spending income from 2008-2012 meaning eating at Taco Bell and shopping at Dollar General would suffice.

-flips and BRRRRs are very time consuming, energy intensive, and hands-on. 

Managing a rental yourself can be time-consuming, especially if you're handling maintenance, tenant relations, and lease enforcement. 

I was going to use Kiavi, but apparently I do not have a consumer profile and lexisnexis has to locate it and this can take a while and I have a deal on the table that I do not want to lose.Please advise.Thanks!

If so you'll want to follow Dodd Frank and the other consumer rules.Yes, buyers will make it primary residence with mobile home or build single family. 

It’s incredibly messy and time consuming.

Consumer reports even has a report about how they're better than all the $300+ toilets.