All that "certainly yes" cheerleading (and other Grant Cardone-style baseless crap) is best ignored.Read this older thread that states my opinion on the issue:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1124042-tax-d... 

I ask this because business owners/CEOs have to work the hardest in the company.

I'd like to access this equity through a Home Equity Loan (HEL) and use it to make downpayment on another investment property purchase (12 unit bldg).I bought this 4-plex in my personal name with a conventional mortgage .

There is tons of things I would be able to share, but this is at the top of the list.

And lastly, make sure the property management company has experience leasing and managing Section 8 properties, since there is a lot paperwork and processes, and I've seen experienced property management companies who do this stuff all the time, screw up on multiple Section 8 leases to where the tenant's packet expired because they were so incompetent.  

Is this just not a thing in Texas?

This move is a dream for both my fiancée and me, so it’s not something we'd reconsider.

Thanks Matthew, I too am also interested in this.  

I hope this helps.

It could give you insights into how the deal is looking versus what is being reported to you (hopefully this aligns pretty closely).