I prefer the LOC because it sits dormant until you need the money quickly.

Am confused because according to the Texas property code section 52.006 Except as provided in subsection(b) a judgement lien continues for 10 years following date of recording, ECEPT if judgement becomes dormant during that period, the lien ceases to exist.It has already been 11 years since judgement was rendered, it has not been renewed.

That is the reason you want to do them in an LLC and keep them dormant after selling.

There will be heavier upfront costs & >%rate than a HELOC on you principal (also the appraisals usually come in low), but you're putting dormant equity to work.

It seems this is somewhat a dormant financing option in the Baltimore area. 

It maybe dead/dormant/loss of opportunity equity BUT it doesn't cause insomnia & it gives the equities market the middle finger all day long :)

The other, is making their moves now after being dormant for awhile.

Cash is totally king right now and I personally am not willing to spend cash on a building that will potentially sit dormant for a significant period of time when I might need the cash for my manufacturing business.

During the dormant time, we only paid the taxes, no utilities.

This year it is virtually dormant.