When you only see deals that offer appreciation, it is probably because interest rates are high - or the property is valued high compared to rents.  

what are your favorite tools to discover and compare real estate markets?

However, it's also important to compare fees between lenders to make sure you're truly looking at them apples to apples.

This is the same amount that you can rent in Hutto haha. 2- Even if the rent is higher, you pay way more money for the property (compared to Round Rock or Cedar Park) for just $100-$200 more in rent.

It is NOTHING compares to Pho I cook at home. 

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

The CMA my agent sent came back at 210K with comparable, and 200 seems to be in the ballpark. 

I have used both and they're pretty comparable, although I lean towards Avail.  

if you compare this to traditional HELOC of 30 years, lets say lik figure.com ; dont you think it's better to stick with traditional HELOC due to interest paymet?

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.