Put small savings goals together and as you hit them slowly continue to increase them. 

If most of your lenders are like the ones that I call, they talk for quite a while before even finding out what I want to do with the loan or rate that I'm looking to get, if they know your rate prior to going off on a tangent, it may let them know if they can offer you something or if your rate is so good that they can't compete, leading to a more efficient conversation.Worst case scenario: You tick someone off. 

As others have said, you may want to hold onto them until Spring and then hit them with an increase.

Even younger buyers want energy efficiency, open floor plans and a true master suite.

I was ready to list with a real estate agent but she was out of town so I got a hit off a Zillow listing that I had and sold it for full asking price.

That way when you graduate you can hit the ground running and feel good about your choice.

Are there any hidden fees you got hit with when you got your HELOC?

I really think its that simple, so if you've been looking and have an idea as to what you want starting looking at properties when one hits your numbers just go for it.

Based on it's current value ($189k), you won't be hitting the 1% rule (rents of $1700/month).

@Pat Baggett Just hit my line at any time.