This will increase the return above what can be obtained on a passive investment.The flipside of having the power to control everything is that it can be alot of work (and a full-time job if a person is putting in sweat equity).

It was overwhelming in it's success.

Surprisingly overwhelmed by the highly professional and educational content.   

Also, the area I am from will forever have a overwhelming amount of people looking to rent so long term rentals don't sit on the market long there.

There are still several powerful wealth generators from a long term rental and cash flow is not the only one. 

One has needed about $60,000 in work but will be a power house when I go to BRRRR it around December.

Let me share some insights that might help you evaluate your options.Regarding the HELOC on your SFH rentalLeverage and Risk Taking out a HELOC that taps into most of your equity can amplify your purchasing power, but it also increases your financial risk.

There's a million things you can do and it can quickly get overwhelming.

Thankfully both are undamaged but power is still out.

House hacking is a powerful strategy, and where many including myself have started out.