# Should I Keep or Sell My Rental Property? (Huge Equity Gains) (Rookie Reply)

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Podcast: [Real Estate Rookie](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-rookie-357883)
Published: 2026-05-15T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Have some home equity built up in one or more of your rental properties? What should you do? Get a line of credit? Sell? You have more options than you think, and in this episode, we’ll help you crunch the numbers and weigh your options so you make the best possible decision! Welcome to another Rookie Reply! There’s a property you want to buy. It’s affordable, it’s in a decent market, and it cash flows. Should you pull the trigger? Not so fast! Sometimes the property that looks like a steal is actually a trap—one that many new investors fall for, including Ashley when she was starting out. Stay tuned to find out why, and then stick to her advice! Next, maybe you have an investment property that has appreciated by six figures since buying it a few years ago. Rather than letting the equity sit there, we’ll show you several ways to put it to good use so you can scale your real estate portfolio further. Finally, do you need a landlord-tenant lease agreement when house hacking? Without a doubt, yes. We’ll show you where to find one (or create your own) so you’re fully protected! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover The best ways to tap into your investment property’s home equity When to sell a rental property and realize the home equity gains The difference between return on investment (ROI) and return on equity (ROE) Deferring capital gains taxes on a property sale through a 1031 exchange Whether you should ever buy the “cheap,” cash-flowing rental property Whether you need a landlord-tenant lease agreement when house hacking And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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