You skipped the step of FIRST getting your team together, namely the REI Realtor, didn't you?

., MINUS Holding Fee paid.3) Utility Transfer: we require proof they've put all applicable utilities in their name.4) We do send them a copy of the lease to review.Once all above done, we send lease to sign electronically.

That is who I used to purchase my domain name, so I will check for their template as well 

As long as the lender knows about the move from name to LLC and confirm it you are good to go should not be an issue.

My name is Thomas and I am an experienced lender/investor in Phoenix and Portland, Maine. 

It may keep your name out of the docket and could be a helpful business planning tool but those are the benefits, and that's all.

You'll apply under an LLC, not your personal name.4) An HML won't care. 

Quote from @Cameron Ligtenberg: Hey all,My name is Cameron.

I do not have knowledge of Los Angeles local rent control ordinance but statewide the “no fault eviction” (terrible name) has only a few valid reasons.  

You can do a subject to (although I've never heard of doing this with a HELOC) and there are a few risks to them and since the loan stays in place and the seller's name thereby stays on the mortgage despite selling the property, it will take some effort to gain a seller's confidence to do such a thing.You can read more about them here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2016-07-03-subject-to-rea...