Some of our favorite tech tools include: Data Analytics and Interior Design, please DM me if you have any questions with more categories :) 

So, your CPA is correct in saying that the insurance proceeds won't be taxable assuming they were used to repair or replace the damaged portion of the property.Cost Segregation Study (CSS): A CSS is a tax planning tool that allows you to accelerate depreciation deductions by identifying and reclassifying certain components of your property as shorter-lived assets.

I did have on break in and they stole finish carpenters tools.. that one in 3 plus years and almost 90 new builds. 

Lead magnets like property search tools, home valuation calculators, or free guides.

I am looking forward to learning from all of the members as well as the tools offered here.

VRBO's Market Maker tool is awesome for this.

@Michael Ludwig They are Jurassic tools of navigation much like using a sun-stone to figure out which way to go.

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

The issue that I'm facing now is whether I want to pull it out against one of my rentals or on my primary.I have found a bank that will allow me to borrow as a second lien on rentals but their rates are higher than what I could get when just doing it against my primary.What I'm most worried about is what happens in a worst case scenario, should something drastic happen in the market.From what I understand, using the money against a rental doesn't necessarily provide much more of a safety blanket in case things hit the fan because if, somehow, the HELOC lender can't recover their money, you'll get sued anyways.

@Kearsten M HiggsTo invest in real estate, set clear goals, focus on education, consider market, lifestyle, and financial goals, and analyze deals using tools like BiggerPockets' Rental Property Calculator.