About 80% of the transactions I'm involved with are regular listings.  

Many don't -- and most multi-family projects in most states require an architect's / engineers stamp -- so architects are getting regularly involved.It should also be understood that when working with an architect, developers typically pay the architect for very specific, very partial services on a sort of a la carte basis only.   

To promote an event, you'd do so in our Events and Happenings Forum (regardless of whether the event is for profit).  

I have found that a lot of gurus... errrrr.. coaches... promote strategies that sound great on paper....

But yes, what is the benefit of a HELOC as opposed to just the regular home equity loan for investment purposes?

I use the selling guide on a regular basis to research current or prospective purchases.It might be helpful in clarifying a few points that may contribute to your general misunderstanding.

My husband does appliance/plumbing/boiler/electrical repairs, turns apartments, does inspections, deals with contractors, and troubleshoots on a regular basis.

But I told him it happens in the Hood's of America fairly regularly.

You would act simply as an investor and promoter. 

You may need to close with a hard money lender and the refinance with a regular institutional lender.Cody Cox - PresidentNorthwest REIA