Sharing such a big project and working alongside a seasoned flipper would be worth its weight in gold.    

or is there a secret stash of gold in the backyard that is not showing in your analysis?

Title insurance does not protect against a later break in the chain. 

From what I have heard, quick books is kind of the gold standard right now, and if you are looking for small business accounting that is the primary solution folks are using. 

Of course, the time comes on some deals to pull the plug--having a buyer is a necessary link in the chain if you are wholesaling.

Buying at 103k and an initial monthly income of $1900, I thought I'd hit a gold mine.

One city in my area will share phone numbers too (gold).

I think this might be why so many MLM folks find their way into wholesaling education...The folks that got rich during the gold rush were the ones selling the buckets and spades. 

@Darren ElliottI have found that it's best, if you can, to make these decisions under the auspices of uncertainty - that is, if you are getting the HELOC going during a period before it's rented, and you are genuinely still 'considering' whether to live there, or not, then that's frankly the gold standard in your intent. 

Stocks, Bonds, Private Equity, Real Estate, Gold are all BAD investments IF you don't know what you are doing.