Security deposit amountYou can find plenty of examples by searching for "tenant estoppel certificate doc" or exchange "doc" with "pdf" for more options.Here is an example and explanation: https://eforms.com/rental/estoppel-certificate/Some have a lot of legal jargon but this document does not need to be so detailed.

The type of list is an individual choice and depends on various parameters such as your geographic market, the type of deals you're aiming for, your calling capacity, marketing budget, etc.

I don't know Stockton well but in looking at those zip codes on a map, the look pretty geographically broad and I suspect the neighborhoods will vary a lot within the zip codes.

Great explanation!

The easiest and quickest answer is, you can visit the county and ask the tax collector or there assistant at the County Offices and they will give you a thorough explanation or if you prefer to work online you could research your particular county, I know your looking for Overages, in different counties they have different names, for example: In Texas those properties are called Strike-Off.

Nope):1 - Learn how to analyze with real numbers2 - Learn what a plan is, and how to develop one for REI3 - Learn what is important to a REI...and then start thinking like one, instead of a homeowner.4 - Learn how Money Works5 - Learn how to analyze Markets (not economic...geographic) in order to find where the properties whose profiles match the criteria you need to execute the plan you developed.6 - Learn how to eliminate any emotions, both yours and the ones you think are driving forces for the buyers/renters that will be your clients7 - Learn how to eliminate any for of "rationalization" (most expensive word a REI can use) from your thoughts.8...and last, for now, learn how to describe yourself (when asked what you do for a living) as a "Successful Real Estate Investor". 

It's a powerful explanation on why real estate is a superior investment in terms of both risk and return.

There are limits set geographically. 

It seems like something is missing from either your understanding or your explanation here of these laws.

They do range in sector and geographic location but can be a great option for someone looking for a passive 1031 replacement.