I've got one program that my fast flippers like for its 'no seasoning' requirement, and then a few 90-day seasoning programs that work really well also.Occupancy: some programs can refinance vacant properties, while others will simply need it to be leased prior to closing.

To lay it out as simply as possible: if there is a viable claim, a plaintiff's attorney will pursue it regardless of whether you are incorporated in Wyoming, you  believe you are hiding behind a management LLC or whatever other anonymity maneuver you believe is shielding you from liability.All a plaintiff's attorney needs is the deed holder name to file a claim and this is public record everywhere.

Reasoning being is because simply put, the bank is not you.

Beyond that, I simply avoid voluntarily putting myself in situations that might require a better than average likelihood of needing to defend myself or others. 

Doesn't seem like the FED has much control this time around considering the 10Y T bill (and 5Y) continues to march higher even with the FED fund rate dropping.

I'd encourage you personally to either consider a strategy that allows you to add value quickly and get out quickly (a Flip or BRRRR) if the HELOC is your current only/best option for cash, and/or to simply save up.

I simply call my broker and add the customers name to my liability policy.

Quote from @John T.: The answer is NO. 

If you do not close on enough of your properties to defer all tax you will simply pay the same tax you would have at the same time you would have.

Don't give names or addresses, but simply ask hypothetically.