Nothing wrong with showing equity in a primary residence. It just won't be considered FULLY as it is NOT liquid. Consular Officers are trained to consider totality of circumstances though and having now mortgage payment, is certainly a major circumstance to be considered.
This case is an investment property though, so IS considered liquid.
Whether you LIKE the term HIJACK or not, what happened, is why your topic got split from the one hijacked. Your case got confused with another.