SD has a historically high appreciation rate and it sounds like you also did a lot of work to it. 

First, a title search is only as good as the searcher doing the search and the quality of the records being searched. 

Does anyone have any other recommendations for tools?

I would highly recommend attending this as often as you can.

Specifically in this sellers market where the rental demand is so high.

But, we highly recommend it.

Highly recommend you connect with him if you haven't already. 

But, I will continue to bet on a continued trajectory of progress in quality of life for most people in this country over the ensuing decades.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

The high season is May/June/July/Oct.