My Rental Property Has Zero Appreciation: Should I Hold or Sell? (Rookie Reply)

My Rental Property Has Zero Appreciation: Should I Hold or Sell? (Rookie Reply)

From Real Estate Rookie by BiggerPockets

June 5, 2026 · 27 min

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The episode discusses how to leverage home equity for rental property investment and offers tips for managing short-term rentals while addressing the dilemma of holding or selling underperforming properties.

Do you have home equity sitting in your primary residence? You could use it to buy your first or next rental property! There are several ways to do this, and in today’s episode, we’re sharing them so you can make your money work harder! Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! Whether it’s a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance, there are multiple ways to access the equity in your home. But which option is best? Stay tuned and we’ll help you determine the right move for your situation. Next, if you’re preparing to open an Airbnb, the days leading up to launch can be nerve-wracking. Thankfully, our resident short-term rental expert, Tony, has some game-changing tips that will help you create the best possible guest experience and bring in plenty of five-star reviews! Finally, what do you do if your investment property hasn’t appreciated at all over the last one, two, or even five years? Should you hold or cut it loose? The answer is more nuanced than you might think, but we’ll help you reach the right decision for your real estate investing goals! Looking to invest? Need answers? Ask your question here! In This Episode We Cover How to use your primary residence…

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