I've got about $525K in equity in the property, but lenders have told me that I cannot get a HELOC to access that equity for additional purchases because the duplex was financed as an investment - they have said TX law dictates that HELOC can only be used on primary residences.

In my basements tenants have access to they totally disregard the access required and block the pathways needed for access.

I will explore the refi avenue to access the equity.

@Franklin Perez how is getting a license going to allow you to access off market properties?

Is there a way for me to give them access with the desktop version?

In the future, either get your Real Estate License so you have access to the MLS, or make friends with a realtor so they can get you comps to get an ARV.  

When work needs to be done, we require the tenant to provide access.

This portal provides owners with full visibility into all reservations, allowing you to see detailed booking information, including rates and sources like Airbnb or Vrbo.Transparency is crucial for building a successful business, and platforms like Guesty enable real-time access to booking data, ensuring owners are always up-to-date with rates and reservation details.

Can you get access to the property in advance to verify the condition? 

Have you found any creative ways to access capital quickly without jumping through endless hoops?