You can't access that value to live on if it disappears!

If you want to have access to that money "just in case", a HELOC may be better.

Buyers at some point will need access, potentially inspectors and appraisers will need access.Here in DFW if you have any questions or need assistance. 

Rental Open Houses don't work, but you can create a modified Open House by creating response texts that go over the requirements and then put all showings within a two hour block so you don't have to go so many times.

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Bruce there is also that famous case in San Fran  in the Seacliff area of 5 to 30 mil homes and someone bought their right of way on a small private street and were trying to block them off and then of course sell it back to these folks.

When thinking about using a 401(k) loan for real estate, view it not just as an access point for funds, but as a strategic part of your overall financial plan.

I know this might seem insignificant to experienced investors, but I just got the appraisal back from the bank this week and have access to about $145K in a HELOC so I'm creating CCCs around this number. 

One block may be legal, the next block may not be.

Really your reply is the kind of thing that has made Bigger Pockets so valuable for people like me with more limited access to a broad range of more experienced professionals.

But they had to jump through a dozen HOA hoops..eventually, the building got stricter on short-term stays.For single-family homes, if you can snag something with a scenic deck or quick access to popular spots, you’d be surprised how many travelers pay a premium for that “living like a local” vibe.