@jakeclaverqfop: Selling a rental property is about more than getting at the equity. Broker commissions, closing costs and potential taxes can take a real bite out of the net proceeds. If the property throws off reliable cash flow in a growing market, holding it can keep both the income and the long-term appreciation, while something like a HELOC depends on whether the property can support more debt. Wealth is usually built by controlling appreciating assets, not constantly selling them.