I will add some data points based on my research.BMO harris in IL only allows for you to own 2 investment properties after that you are no longer eligible for Heloc. 

what are your favorite tools to discover and compare real estate markets? interested in metrics like growth, rental rates, value forecast, etc.
I have seen reventure, the bigger pockets "find markets" tool, bestplace...

I really want to do things differently to maximize profits, help contractors, and track all expenses & data for each property.   

For the 10-year period spanning July 2014-2024, single-family prices in Austin nearly doubled, yielding an annualized appreciation rate of ~9.6% in that period.Recent data has given the Federal Reserve confidence that it has successfully tackled problematic inflation while avoiding a recession.

Airdna is a great tool to use when gathering data!

Another question I would love some data on is what the numbers look like for the condo communities that are out there.

I have some good data to show you that backs that up. 

I also pulled some data on your market so you can compare and get some ideas flowing.Would love to connect!

Show me any Peoria data showing appreciation above inflation that is older than data I provided.  

The bottom line is that the Fed is always hard to predict despite the data.