(See below)The stock broker inside me wants to just sell and add that to my portfolio where I know I can consistently make my ROI goals.

I don't do any section 8 because of the clientele you work with isn't as consistent.

Can I create an LLC just for running the Biz/managing aspect, but not transfer my property into the LLC?

The one aspect, that I love because I manage so many properties across three markets, Tenant Turner takes all my rental calls, qualifies them, then they set the appt as long as they pass my questionsSaves me tons of time and money 

We understand that NO one can (consistently) sell a $345K sports car for half of market value!

Otherwise, if their appraisals are consistently unfavorable, clients might choose to go elsewhere.

just like you likely do with your 401k (through consistent payroll deductions) or an IRA through annual contributions, if not monthly.  

then a long stretch of consistency. i have built up a little portfolio that i'm happy with, and while I don't have life changing cashflow, my tenants pay my mortgages down by several thousand dollars each month. 

@Aaron Rushtoni know your questions are very focused on the HELOC but... there are lots of aspects to a BRRRR, and financing is only one of them.and if you use borrowed funds for 100% of everything then yes, that's potentially less cash out of pocket, but it also increases the overall cost of your project, putting more pressure on the appraisal and refinance. 

The appealing aspect here is the ongoing population growth and other economic factors.