If the investment can be modeled by a linear equation, the slope positive, and the value for the y-intercept is at 30,000, the equation of the line is
y = mx + 30,000
where m > 0
The initial investment is when x is 0 or the y-intercept. Therefore, the initial investment is $30,000
Since the slope of the line is positive, this means that the investment will increase through time.