@Lee Ripma I totally agree, I like to think of Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms as the mid-west of California because the prices are so low and investors see a better ROI especially with the Marine base and park visitors.

He's a former Marine as am I and I truly do believe he knows so much and can definitely help you with anything you may need.

Now about me, I just separated from the United States Marine Corps June 2017 and I am currently working as an HVAC Technician.

Back in 2010, the government had big plans to build a new marine base on the island.  

Following is Moe telling the local TV station what good he's going to do.https://wtvr.com/2017/10/23/u-s-marine-working-to-help-local-veterans-find-homes/I want to caution anyone who is contemplating lending money to real estate Entrepreneur’s.

Prior to that I served 8 years in the Marines working as a Supply and Logistics Clerk.I learned about bigger pockets through my brother who is pretty new to REI as well.

Licen...My broker has no problem with me residing in the city as there are agents in El Dorado, Alameda, Marin and Nevada counties as well.Use caution for those brokerages that offer an Upline, Downline, Compensation plan, Sponsors and that consistently recruit better known as The Plan.I agree with what @Ariel Vincent wrote..Good luck..

Don’t matter if their restrictions are crazy, they can ALWAYS find some marine biologist and nature conservationist that will go to bat with the state to justify why you should never be able to build there.

My husband was a merchant marine, so he would only show income for 6-8 months out of every year, even though he was technically employed full-time.

I purchased a fixer in Marin California (off craigslist) and loved the remodeling process.