Hi, I am an RV salesman from the desert (phoenix).

No landscape because it is out in the desert. 2 bed, 1 bath each unit. total of 1368 square for building, on 8890 square foot lot.

FYI my current situation is:ME - FICO 665 middle score / $45k/yr income /  $200/mo DEBTWIFE - FICO 650 score /  $0 income / -$625/mo DEBTBROTHER - NO FICO - currently building / $30K income / $0 DEBTavailable max Down Payment $7,000PRO's Willing to purchase duplex / tri / fourplex in : riverside / rialto / pomona / ontario / san bernadino (no orange/red Crime map)price range : $180k - $450KREQUESTS: need atleast one unit to be 3 br *looking for value add*  as well,      After hearing the hundreds of first step methods, im finding it a bit hard to narrow down my search criteria. 2nd question is: After stating our current situation, what other strategies loan programs or methods to begin our first MFH buy and hold purchase would our financial situation warrant the most profit and least risk in this interest rising CA desert property market?

-Nobody here likes swamp coolers anymore (it is a desert thing lol).

On the other hand, well-done desert architecture, landscaping, and vibrant colors are awesome, and frankly a very easy way to distinguish yourself from the million or so "meh" properties around the valley.  

The high desert (Victorville, Apple Valley) area is a good place to start...

I am looking to invest in the high desert of southern California in the Victorville area.

It is 110F in the desert!!!

High Desert, Victorville , Apple Valley, Hesperia California .

In addition to that, the Palm Springs / Palm Desert area seems to have a much larger proportion of condos than most other areas.So - I'm still thinking about it.