But, I would not bet on a boom in rents or prices until 2026 at least. 

For hardwood, that will take much longer and I'd bet they'd walk on it or move heavy furniture before the top coat is cured and damage it.

Deals performed without issue. 

In Sacramento county you can access the county clerk recorder website (http://www.ccr.saccounty.net/Pages/e-ROSI.aspx) You can perform search by party name and/or decade, year or date which includes Deed of Trust, Reconveyance, Grant Deed, Judgment, which are document titles against party name that also includes book numbers (19941221) and page (0045) Again property address is not published.But this search won't help you with probate leads unless decedant (likely) had proerty.

I performed a 1031 exchange last November 2023.

@Luke Davis If you can qualify for a conventional loan that is probably going to be your best bet.

Housing prices in Beloit are definitely cheaper than Janesville, and Janesville is (for obvious reasons) significantly cheaper to invest in than Madison.Can't be of help to the property management part though... we've looked and looked but haven't found a company we are comfortable with... your best bet there would be to join up with the Southern Wisconsin Landlords Association and network for a quick recommendation. 

The best bet is to take this commercial. 

How do you plan to out perform the competition? 

The wife and I are looking at performing the BRRRR strategy.