I found that I had to rebrand myself as “the apartment guy” instead of my current profession as “The Marine” — but as mentioned, most people in their forties have more real experience, capital, and know other people with capital.I guess it took me until I turned forty to realize that I wasn’t getting younger and retirement was closer than I imagined.

I spent 18 months in the Phillippines and saw some retired Marines and Navy guys in flip flops there.

Grew up in Marin County (north of SF).If so, where?

I was active duty in the marines and our bonus wasn’t as great as some of the reserve units but every bit helps.

The goal is to find what you want to do and become a master on that specific subject, for example, I'm an active duty Marine and I'm currently station in Japan so the books that I'm reading now are Long-Distance Real Estate Investing and the BRRRR by @David Greene this book are in line with my particular situation and fit my overall strategy.

I got more information on the fellow, and it turns out he's a retired marine who is older and sold his home to rent closer to friends and family.

Originally posted by @Anthony Marin:@Scott LennonI think rentals will always matter but I do think the old saying location, location, location matters so much more now than ever.

I am a former Marine so I've spoken with the VA about this before....but maybe I didn't word it correctly or something. 

Having a interest in REI, and googling around internet, I get REI related emails, and so I have BP, Google, and Joshua Dorkin's savvy to thank.I'm a Newbie currently living on Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada, and will be moving back over to Vancouver Island ASAP - Victoria, would be fantastic, and so would Qualicum Beach, but Sooke, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Deep Bay, or Qualicum Village / Falls are possibilities - the bigger the hub the better - for networking and also for performing & recording meditation music (hobby - business).I work 6 months per year as Marine Engineer with Canadian Coast Guard, and get the other 6 months off (with pay), but I hope to replace this income with my new career as an REI.Being new, I need to absorb, study, and learn as much as possible as quickly as possible, (to be able to change vocations / careers within next 24 months).

After college, I accepted a commission in the Marine Corps  and have been serving as an Engineer Officer since 2011.