That $18.5 thus would represent tapping into the equity that has been added. 5) The major benefit would be being able to reduce one's HELOC balance greatly almost immediately, and to also soon thereafter take advantage of borrowing on the equity that has been created. 

My 2 cents as a Commercial Broker - I sell MUF property to and for investors.You don't need a agent to represent you if you can trust the Listing Agent will be honest with you.If you don't know the listing agent it would be in your benefit to have someone on your side to protect your interest. 

That way you'll be able to do your own cost/benefit analysis down the road.

Another resource I have been able to benefit from is the removal of high-end kitchen, baths and counters which I have stored in my Barn for future rental projects.

On the other hand keeping the property will allow you the potential to benefit from appreciation in the future on the property.Normally I would strongly advise unloading any negative cash flow property however if your purpose is only to hoard the cash in another property there is no net gain in selling.

I am trying to determine if forming an 1120 C-Corp or 1120s S-Corp will provide the best benefits?

Hope everyone can benefit from it.

I really think you have to make an assessment is this a banker/bank I can grow with or if I do this it will have no real benefit long term.for me banking is critical to my operation..

I daydream about retiring early and being financially independent, but I know I have to front load my efforts in the next 10 years or so to reap the full benefits later on.

My current living situation is that I’ve been renting for the past several months as I’ve been adjusting to a new job.