Here is the website.https://investarcapitalgroup.com/They brought me into their office in Hackensack.

Would it be reasonable to approach the HELOC lender and ask them if they would consent to me renting out my house for one year while I live in the rental (as per the boldface above) ?  

Is he approaching foreclosure?

The only thing I guess is if you cant sell the home then you head for the hills or you are using that " subject to partner or 3rd party approval "  card trick.You might want to approach sellers from a different angle. 

I recently got an invite to the monthly rent escrow procedures meeting at district court (attended by several judges, clerks, various attorneys, etc) and brought this problem to everyones attention, where this issue was dismissed despite it being the law.

I've brought this topic up briefly before, but never with the angle of refinancing my home.

@Joe DaikerThe Rollover as Business Startup what Mark mentions appropriate if you are looking to personally start a real estate development company and produce current income for yourself.If your goal is to achieve better tax-sheltered growth for your retirement savings by investing in what you know, a passive Solo 401k would be a different approach.  

I've brought this topic up briefly before, but never with the angle of refinancing my home. 

Hey BP,I was out yesterday doing some shopping and the owners of the store I was in approached me about selling their other location.

If data show approaching that top again for your area you might want to change your plan.