I also own more property in the area (Northern VA) and have seen property trend upwards consistently.

Here is a link that gives you an idea of the mortgage rate trends from the last 30 years that might give you some good insight as well!

The five county region saw a 10% decrease in new listings compared to January of the preceding year and a 17% increase from the preceding month.It may be prudent to note emerging trends when considering the critically low levels of housing inventory and the influx of job creation and population growth.

That trend will not change anytime soon, since the pandemic changed the culture around jobs around the world and people are no longer tied geographically to their job sites.

It'll be interesting to see if that trend continues.

HELOCs are also on adjustable rates so as rates in the US trend upwards -- they are predicted to go up multiple times this year -- your rate will too.

Paying $500 or so per month then cash flowing once you move out seems to be common trend right now but its all property to property and how open minded you are to renovating to add value

You dont have to follow the latest trend such as investing in Huntsville, OKC or Cape Coral.

Total $125K but potential market value of low $200k and possibly mid $200k if the market continues its upward trend in the area.  

When to move on: I've noticed a trend with my mentors.