I know the prices are crazy but it’s also nice to have your properties nearby.  

If you like low repairs and dont mind the HOA fee and can still make a nice return then either sector will work.

But isn’t adding a nice new 6-800sqft granny unit on 6-7000lot perfectly allowed and normal?

I'm lucky that my wife is a computer programmer that makes about 75K per year and has a nice boss that only makes her work in the office for 1/2 a day but pays her full time.

@Ali Boone Very nice!

Smaller bedrooms and kitchen, bathrooms need to be remodeled.Long and the short of it, 1 is in better condition but not as nice of a street and 2 is outdated and needs to be remodeled and we feel like we could get in at lower price given comps and time on the market Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

you think i am being too nice?

this means, 2 mcdonald workers living together in yucca valley could easily pay $1200/mo for a quality rental.my homes have all increased 10-20% a year for 3 yrs straight - as the few quality inexpensive rentable homes that come up are fought over by investors, new home buyers, airbnb.a sewer assessment going into effect will add 100-150 to the monthly tax burden (along with a few other assessments in the works - school,fire) Bob Armstrong (a realtor in the area) creates a nice email newsletter each month with data/commentary.

Some are nice.  

@Amy Thompson I am going to (surprise surprise) second the opinion of @Dave Foster - while you're getting a nice rent rate here and the appreciation you've already seen is great, those HOA fees are dragging down your ROI.