I see people who make short term gains but over all, out of that one thing they feel they have achieved they wind up taking 15 steps backwards.

In the last few weeks, the market has achieved a relative stasis point in terms of sales to inventory.

Require minimum balance?

Details:11 years into a 30 year mortgage at 5.25%Current Home Value around $220kRemaining Balance - $89kTotal Monthly payment (Principal+Interest+Escrow) = ~$1260Estimated rent value ~$1900I would like to hold on to this property for at least 5 more years, but may need to move in the next 6-12 months.Can anyone recommend a strategy for the best way to convert the home into a rental property if that's the case?

Then start small preferably in your own back yard ... and do something every day to further achieve your goal.

Or is there a healthy balance of 50/50?

You really will have to make that time vs money balance in your life. 

We achieved these higher rents after buying a fixer and completing a major remodel.

To quickly increase your score - get the lowest balance you can on all of your debts, especially your credit cards.

We also do our own property management.The previous home still has an open HELOC on the property with 0 balance as well, with a credit limit of $250KWe recently moved to a new home last month.