The amount of equity I call pull is less than the cash I have but not significantly less.When doing this analysis it struck me that it may not be worth using a HELOC for the simple fact that the interest rate is ~9%* while the funds in my high yield account are only yielding ~5%*.

These increases will likely slow to pace more in line with inflation.

You may get one more year from them with a $75 increase but that's about all.

It can range from simple touch-ups to more extensive setups, depending on your needs and budget.How Does It Help Me Sell My House?

Keep in mind, adding "cute", and upgrading things won't increase your rent or ARV past what the market in that area will tell you is the max. 

There's honestly good, general advice above, but the answer to your question is really simple. 

Reality: still here, only a temporary increase in the exemption.- Plan: eliminate NIIT - Net Investment Income Tax.

We decided to do a full rehab to get nearly double the rent ($2900)and increase the ARV to $260k.  

I like the cash flow and see the potential for increasing rents, but I’m hesitant about overpaying.

Also the school districts have been increasing property taxes in A LOT of investment properties thus eating some of our profits.