Also updated the look inside with LVT flooring and paint, added granite counters, painted cabinetry and trim, replaced non-functioning AC, landscaped backyard full of weeds into desert style landscape, painted exterior brick to updated colors.

Since home prices in San Diego are pretty high, I was considering purchasing a multifamily property in the desert and wanted to see if anyone has experience in that market.

I lived in Tempe for about a decade and the proximity to everything makes it an ideal location for living and owning rentals.Yes Scottsdale is kind of the desert equivalent to La Jolla, so you can expect to pay those prices for that fanciness as well.

I am Mike from Palm Desert.

The area is the High Desert and the town lacks even a gas station.

Now these panels are rotting in the desert and are all gone from the houses. 

I live in the High Desert in Southern California, specifically Hesperia.  

Location was also convenient to PV Mall and Desert Ridge, both within 8-10 miles from property with a quick drive to either one.This was a full gut.

I've looked all over Southern California and after reading some answers here, I think it's not viable.So I've shifted my searches into the desert (Arizona, Nevada) and found properties closer to the mark.... 

I am also new in real estate here in the high desert.