We now have over $100k in equity that we are using to buy a few more properties via a HELOC.

I asked Chat GPT for you:There are many options for what to do with a building that has $14 billion in equity.

I was able to recoup my rehab costs while still maintaining $20,000 in equity so no PMI...and it doesn't hurt to have an uncle who's a contractor that did some minor plumbing and electrical in-kind because I'm his favorite niece :)  Anyway, just thought I would mention my experience regarding the appraisal on my deal.

So if overall the cash flow not good and cost of finance high, selling price need to adjusted to thatBeing (very) conservative, on these two particular cabins I probably have $250-$300k in equity in each.

Was not successful and a refi would put us further in the red every month, if the rental trend continues.Between the properties we own, we have over 1.3M in equity, conservatively, but that does not really do me any good because refi-ing is out of the question.Anyway - thanks for reading all of this - it did me well to vent, even if only by typing up this stuff and I really want to know about the taxes so I can consider my options.God bless.

(Dont think I'll have to pay cap gains because I lived here for 2 of the last 5 years, but need CPA confirmation).If I 1031 into another rental, my ~$100k in equity only gets me a $500k home, which is exactly where I am today but rates are more than 2x higher.

But I'm looking at $250-$275k in equity I can't fully tap into, minus $40k in closing costs.

Currently have roughly $70K in equity, mortgage $1,115 and rents $1,930.

Example:SFH in Kansas City- renovated and ready for tenant$182,500 Purchase+$1645 Rents year 1 (+ add 3% each year)+$259 cashflow after ALL fixed expenses year 1 (7.4% )+$258 Principal reduction each MONTH+$1065 Appreciation each MONTH+$111 tax savings each MONTHTotal $1692 = 38% ROI year 1 If you look at year 5.... you have $118k in equity and 204% ROI. 

Some have more than $1 million in equity while others have less.4.