I was never someone who could even sell an ice cube to a thirsty person in the desert.

The coastline stretches hundreds of miles from north to south and we have the desert!

I'm going to sell a condo down in Palm Desert California that I fully remodeled.

My farm for the last ten years has been one city and 2 small desert towns.

In the middle of the desert, Rich.

Here in Southern CA, to get rents at 1.5% or better, you have to go to areas away from Los Angeles like the Antelope Valley, Bakersfield, Fresno, and other desert areas.

I usually just go for the Ceramic as it's usually cheaper, it might not be as strong, but i think it's strong enough.3) Desert Landscape because I live in the desert so tenants are ok with that.

Hi,Hoping to solidify this deal:Overall:Duplex2000 sq ft total3 bed / 1 bath eachContract Price: $110,000Monthly Costs:Mortgage Type: FHAPITI: $810  (4.25%)Repairs: 0.15*$1350 = $202.50Trash / Water: $155Income:Rent: $1350Capital Costs:3 month vacancy: $35103.5% down: $3850Rehab: $6000Inspection: $500Returns:Cashflow: $180COC: 15%Cap Rate: 10.2%Unknowns (working to solve):ARV (post repair / garage / desert landscaping)Timeline of getting rid of PMI (add'l $125 cashflow)More accurate assessment of rentsCost of a garage / add'l appraisal value / add'l cashflowCost of desert landscaping / add'l cashflow (~ $50 - $75 / month) / add'l appraisal valueDIY window cost (estimated as half of contractor quote)Re-Fi costsKnowns:No lender fee w/ 4.25% FHAClosing cost by SellerThoughts?  

My brother and I just inherited quite a lot of rental properties and our family home, a condo in the desert and also a negative bank account.

@Eric Howell I don't know about a property manager in the high desert, but I hope you find a good one because that city is really rough.