Welcome Back  Home..I was in the Gulf War as a Marine, so there are some great traits you already have so network with others on this site and especially those in So Cal.

BS- Marine Engineering Systems (basically a mechanical degree specific to working on ships) from the US Merchant Marine Academy.

About me, I've been married to my high school sweetheart for 12 years, we've got two beautiful children who keep us both entertained as well as EXHAUSTED :)I am an Operations Program Manager in the Defense Industry, I spent 6 years on active duty in the Marines (OIF Vet).

I currently live in Marin County and would love to find a place a can both live in and also rent out, a multifamily unit.

Did the PM's PCO say what species of rats they were?

I am currently 5 months out from EASing from the Marine Corps with the plan of attending college in Colorado Springs.

In addition to heartily second Nathan's assessment of your PM, I'll also throw out this:If there's reason to believe that the tenant has abandoned the property then there is a legal protocol for that.If there is reason to believe that someone is in the home who is not permitted to be there then there is a legal protocol for that.If there is a Bald Eagle identifying as a blue alien living there and they are both a protected class and endangered species at the same time, welp there's probably a protocol for that, too.While it would be prudent for you to understand the basics of Tenant Landlord Law implications, you darn sure shouldn't pay someone to manage your assets if they don't know how to handle this and take this off your plate.

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. 

@Christian Marin That is very inspiring and motivational information.

I am 23 year old Marine Veteran looking to earn some extra cash flow.