It's a tactic and a tool to have at your disposal for the right situation. 

@Melissa Man,From the top navigation, hover over "Tools" and you will see calculators on the left. 

For instance I know they are a calibration tool for estimating the value of a property or lease, but do people use them for other reasons?

@David Montore you can find them on Craigslist or Facebook advertising, and you can screen their backgrounds with tools provided from BP.

There is always an argument of cash flow markets versus appreciation markets, but given your circumstances it seems an appreciation market is a better wealth building tool for you.

Features offered (some just offer lists/data, others offer additional tools)6.

The HELOC provides a powerful tool for my investing.  

We can plan on it very low key while presenting details about dissecting deals, how to fund deals, and this will serve as a great tool for networking. 

BUT, that being said, both these tax incentives are massively powerful tools for RE investors, and it pays to do your research and learn the ins and outs -  it could save you big $$$ when it comes to tax time.Here are a couple helpful articles on the 1031 121 combo: https://www.1031exchange.com/converting-property/http://www.exeter1031.com/article_overview_1031_12...http://www.exeter1031.com/application_sections_103...https://apiexchange.com/1031-exchange-primary-resi...Either way you go, it sounds like you're in a good spot.

Everybody’s situation varies therefore the choice of strategy and tools to use demand a different focus.