The other was an ex Marine who washed out of force recon selection, got discharged within a few months of being in the military.

But in the Right area anywhere from basically Prime Marin County down through SF and south on the Peninsula to South San Jose including Saratoga and Los Gatos .. the values are what they are.. they have all risen pretty much as my example with Palo Alto being one of the Very highest  some areas of San Jose probably are more like 1k to 2k a month over the same time period..   

Did 5 years in the Marine Corps as a Reconnaissance Man and moved full time into real estate. 100% of my business is helping Active/Vets use the VA loan for investing.With that said, Ken hit a lot on the head.

(imma let you marinate on this for awhile)What was the question again?

Have any of you dealt with inland marine insurance?

Sonoma and northern Marin are expensive but the long-term benefits that flow could fund - a typical Terra Linda fixer should yield $60,000-$70,000 in gross rents - a retirement if you play your cards right and show some patience.

When I was in the Marines, I once spent a month in the Moroccan desert and we just dug beds in the hot sand, ate cold military rations, and bathed in the Atlantic, which is the most minimalistic that I've ever lived, but it was also one of the simplest and most joyous times of my life.

And if it is, Portland has a large port and all the surrounding facilities catering to moorages and marine services.

I am glad to see others in St Clair County joining the community and trying to become financial free :) Marine City definitely has opportunities if you are looking to stay close to home. 

We (my wife and I) are currently living in Maryland but we are planning to move to the Grand Rapids area of western Michigan when I leave the Marines.