Quote from @Grant Francke: For those with using Buildium for property management software, do you use Buildium's public site or do you use a website you have made and maintain?

So I used to work for a basketball tournament that played in Washington IL every year and so I often visited that town plus Peoria.

You are probably better off going with one that has a branch you can visit and get to know the management.

I really would like an app or site that allows you to compile a list of properties with notes on the spot, and bonus points if it pulls up any info on the property as well. 

Agree on the advice their are sharks out there that are very good praying on people with various scams each month a new one pops up so avoid the housing market right now .In the mean time invest in a index fund that follows a benchmark like a S&P 500 each month/week put more money in when you are at a age that father wisdom has visited make small moves into the housing market .

I visited a few years ago and was amazed with the city.

Would any of you recommend a certain site that specifically handles formation of LLC for rental property?  

You can find owners' names and mailing addresses on the county assessors site.

I found them on sunbiz site when I searched  the company name under fictitious name! 

Managing 17 shopping centers and selecting sites for new developments is no small feat—kudos to you!