Portland while living in San Diego.He & his wife (a Marine veteran) are expecting our first grandchild.

I am an active duty Marine stationed in California and I have been looking at the IF, Blackfoot area for almost six months now.

As a young Marine stationed in San Diego, I knew that the VA loan was eligible to me and that it's a good thing to "buy low, sell high" - and that's what I did.

Bank of Southern California, Bank of West (BNP Paribas), Cal Coast Credit Union, East West Bank- San Fran, First Republic, Fremont Bank, Golden1, HSBC, Quorum FCU, Silvergate Bank, Umpqua, Bank of Marin.

Coming from a Marine Corps Vet who had auto insurance with them: USAA is hot garbage.

In Marin, electricians are running about $100-$125/hour; carpenters about $60-$75; plumbers $90; general laborers/demo guys/landscapers: $25-$35. 

Just looking to connect with any Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Marine Academy grads out there on Bigger Pockets!  

I have painted over tile using marine paint  and a sponge roller.   

I'm in Austin (Marine vet, btw), and I get constant questions about investing in Killeen.

As a Marine and Investor in Austin, myself, I can say you have my respect for wanting to dip your feet in the water.