- Any added benefits other than the returns?

I was trying to find a home near my family in Phoenix and my brother was struggling to find a worthwhile apartment so I decided it would benefit us to get a second home How did you finance this deal?

I think we can assume the benefits of a sole proprietorship and bypass this CA fee?

If you have the money to get into your new house I recommend keeping this one as a rental there are to many benefits not to take advantage of.GOOD LUCK IN YOUR DECISION 

The benefit of the HELOC (as I'm sure you know) is the interest only option.

Regional and even town-to-town differences in utility costs can be profound. 

We did most of our negotiations over coffee and both walked away feeling we had benefitted from the deal.

There isn't any benefit in your initial post.

However, you may want to speak with an attorney regardless.From a tax perspective, wholesaling generates ordinary income and you may benefit by having an S-corp setup.Reach out to your CPA for more guidance.Best of luck!

The irony of the investment strategy of the average American – including those who meet the definition of an accredited investor – is that the bias toward optimizing for the downstroke and safety robs one from the benefits of individual growth and setting the stage for their future self.