I'm a newer investor, and a former Marine.

Perhaps you are referring to SF, Marin, or Lake Merritt/Rockridge A-class properties, but there are plenty of ways to invest in the Bay Area without starting with 7 figures nor able to take a cash flow loss. 

My brother in law just got out of the marines.

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That a single human or even the entire human species is insignificant, without purpose and unlikely to change in the totality of existence.  

I am a United State Marine Corps veteran and local business owner with a boutique real estate brokerage and a dog walking/pet sitting business.

@Bryan Marin I know how it is being a Newbie in this market.

I am recently out of the Marine Corps and very excited about started my REI career.

Hope to hear from you.Retired Merchant Marine 1600 ton Master - i.e.

I help clients with one small part of raw land development, helping them get through the regulations related to biological resources and endangered species.