Any competent realtor with access to the MLS can give you accurate info on REO's

If you don't want to do that then the only other options are to sell the house or take out the HELOC.Nothing else can really be done to access cash from the home.

You aren't going to be able to access funds based off the ARV.

I can’t get into specifics, but say you a personal connection to access private lenders through a private equity firm...what would you be doing? 

In your case, you would be tying up most of your capital that could be used to expand and diversity your portfolio.

I like the search features: https://www.biggerpockets.com/searchAlerts can be really helpful too: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsThere are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides

Is anyone interested in meeting up as I am always trying to expand my RE Network to surround myself with like minded individuals physically closer to where I live

Wholesalers expanding into central Illinois.

Management issues expand rapidly at the higher number of units. 

Looking to expand my portfolio by networking with fellow investors in the PA, NJ, and DE areas.