This is an area of real estate where cleverness and creativity can unlock many doors.

It was unlocked of course because of the heavy duty orange extension cord going through the open front door... it was attached at the other end to a multi-outlet strip, into which the tenant had plugged in several lights, the stove, and the refrigerator!  

I bought a rental property cash. I now want to use my cash equity to buy another property to buy another. How can i do this?I cant refinance as there is no mortgage and my local bank told me they will not give a HELO...

At this point, all of your prior year losses are unlocked and you can deduct them without limitation.After July 15th, I'd contact a knowledgeable real estate tax professional and have them amend your return. 

Now these ride alongs did not always unlock the secret door to success, but each time I learned something.

Luckily my vehicle was unlocked and I was able to beat the lock into submission with a trailer hitch of all things to regain access.  

Having the house unlocked and ready to go before appraiser gets there.

People will sometimes break locks but an unlocked building is a risk and they will break a keyed lock or an electronic lock.As for the mailman our mailboxes are outside so I can't help you there. 

I have approximately $700k in equity in my home currently.With anticipation of a recession - what are the ways I can unlock that equity without doing a home equity loan or HELOC?

I'm of the mind that the house sells itself and all most realtors is just unlock the door to let people look inside.