Midtown/Design District would be a good location but I can't think of any quiet/deserted venues in that area. 

I'm going to go with death valley CA, Yuma AZ, and maybe someone where out in the desert in Nevada!!

The desert safari is nice, but the belly dancers will almost certainly be Russians.

I understand what it's like managing properties in the High Desert.

We’ve done extensive research on doing this in the desert and it’s my understanding since the APN has a single family unit on it zoning is a non issue.

Considering San Bernardino/Riverside cities, Palm Desert, Lake Elsinore, and surrounding areas.

I can't speak for commercial or MFR since I'm not in that space, but I imagine those scenarios are similar.If you're hell-bent on finding something in this area, there are many counties to choose from: high-priced Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, mid-priced Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and low-priced Imperial county (out in the desert).

I'd really love to figure out where the next "Joshua Tree" is... a desert city that's up-and-coming that people haven't found out about yet... and preferably within an hour or two driving distance from JT.

Desert Hot Springs, Indio, and La Quinta are some of the select few.

Rural land sales can take a long time to happen and a remote deserted house is a good party place for local high school kids.