If not I wouldn't bother selling as there is an incredible amount of money lost in buying and selling properties, so you have to make sure you have a plan to maximize the equity and actually have enough. 

Building confidence, a plan, and understanding your risk tolerance are all keys to success. 

With thoughtful planning, you’ll be well on your way to building wealth and achieving your goals.Good luck! 

My plan is to add 2 - 6 shipping container type of small houses and an above ground pool at some point to make at least a section of the property short/mid term rentals.

It's a great way to talk through your plans and goals for real estate with people that actually understand! 

And it depends on what you do next - rebuild or sell as is or some other plan. 

Present this plan and go from there.

The six month cd isn’t the point my understanding is that I can’t just take out the HELOC, I need to actually use the money for my plan to work and a short term CD seemed safe and reasonable 

I plan on renting a unit and probably getting a roommate or two in my unit to maximize cash flow early on.

Not promised or planned, actually funded.