I would like to know the current trends for interest rates, points, and lender fees.

There never really is a right time due to the financial risks involved currently interest rates are low so that can be appealing but more importantly really look at market that you're thinking of buying into what did it look like before the pandemic during the pandemic and now and do you think it'll continue trending positive after interest rate hikes take effect I'm currently managing properties  in Ocala fl and I think our hot market won't be highly affected by interest rates hikes due to a critically low inventory vs the demand we have of people moving into ocala

However, an appraiser may keep the other two values because that sale data is also accurate of the market trends.  

Look for states and cities that have positive population and wage trends. 

The trend of median home prices is positive in Humboldt Park (~22% last year) but most of the value increase is probably coming from NE Humboldt Park.

Commercial RE has depends more on market trends (as someone who owns a retail strip mall what they think about Amazon) and MF can only be sold to another investor, who wants a discount.

I'm curious because I've talked with a few different people who had a couple of different reasons and now I'm trying to see what the general trend is for people who decided to invest out of state. 

There has been a drop of nearly 3,500 CSL licence holders statewide over the past 5 years and the trend is continuing in that direction. 

It doesn't have to be sales related, but can be sometimes.i.e.Local monthly market updateBest budget remodel optionsSeasonal home maintenance tipsNew home design trends for this yearMortgage mistakes to avoid (also helps homeowner who refinance)Include a disclaimer ('not financial, tax or legal advice') for appropriate topics.Monthly market updates are easy and can be done with a postcard.

I also think a new property have a better potential for future appreciation and to implement/build from the scratch the latest trends.