So what is the answer to getting access to our equity for those of us who have some but don't really want to continue acquiring properties.

Southern border of the land is Wilson Creek (a large, well established, full time creek with old growth trees)Approx 1 acre of non-recoverable flood zone along length of creekTwo small ponds on the property, which can be filled in to utilizeSmall neighborhood to East of property line with utilities ready and available for project Currently a couple of older homes and barn structures on property (100% liveable and well maintained)Wilmeth Rd is currently expanding down the block to a 4 lane road which connects to Highway 75 in McKinneyLarge developments are underway within a 1/2 mile to 3 miles out radius<4 miles to Costco, ChickFilA, WholeFoods, Cinemark, major hospitalAT&T Fiber and Atmos Gas at front of propertyA water well can be run, if desired, or tap into the city's water (currently on city water and has large main at front of property)A CE firm has drawn up plans for a small, 12 home, 3/4 acres development.

These agreements enable homeowners to access their equity without taking on additional debt.

There was a hole in the wall where the drywall was broken to access the pipes.

I think this applies to that new wave of people who want to be helpful (and want to get their post count up) so they respond to everything and often leave their lane.Real estate is decidedly local and you don't know where the blocks change if you've never been there or invested there.

Prior to the 3-day workshop (3 weeks before) they gave us access to the portal on their site where we could prepare and learn a little bit about what we were going to be learning in person, also questions to get to know us better and our goals.

Can the first floor access laundry in their unit or in the basement without going through your potential space?

Plus, after adding my wife to the account, QBO blocked me, and it took two months to sort out!

No plowing thus no access?

And once you complete your 1031 exchange you could then do a cash out refi on one of the properties to access the cash you need, and fully take advantage of all the benefits of the 1031 exchange.You just want to be mindful of the time frame requirements in this scenario, but as long as you are proactive it shouldn't be an issue.