I was also looking at Joshua Tree or Yucca Valley as prices seem to be more reasonable in those areas (although creeping up) and I have heard the area is up and coming, but I have never been out there before. 

David KrulacBigger Pockets Podcast #82 GuestWhen I have gone through those areas you can see the economic issues.. however the landscape and such is still very pretty and bucolic with the rolling hills trees farms etc.

How old is the roof on the building, sidewalks, interior guts, landscaping large trees to close to building, etc.?   

Tenant agrees to pay for clearing the drains of any and all stoppages except those, which the plumber who is called to clear the stoppage will attest to in writing, were caused by defective plumbing, tree roots, or a result of weather.

Probably $10k from your paid-for properties (rent increases and operational efficiencies) and another $5000 from the newer 10 mortgaged properties each month.Hard to find that return today but you can plant a tree that will put you in a good position to see it in ten years no beyond.

Mapped out his family tree from intelius, and started messaging everyone with a name/location match on Facebook.

Example: the tenant's policy will cover the big screen tv that got ruined by the tree that fell  into the roof letting all the rain in. 

I have Airbnbs in Joshua Tree.

Background: The economy is on a tear, but trees don't grow to the sky. 

Culvert, plant some trees.