I'm concerned the problem won't be solved until quite a bit of permanent ecosystem damage is done, as well as drastically impacting some of the stunning recreational sources our state has to offer.

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.

My brother was a Marine drill sergeant who did 3 tours in desert storm.

The whole doom preaching based of tunnel vision of a singular fact removed of the entire eco-system as a whole, this is how we get panicked actions which result in financial loss. 

I'll be using my VA loan and living in the property so I may rent out some rooms to other Marines and then when I get stationed elsewhere, I'll turn it into a complete rental property.

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.

Some of the up-and-coming places they recommend are Fairfax (Marin, CA), Midtown Sacramento, North Oak Park, and Sunnyside.https://clara.com/blog/best-places-to-live-california/ Hope this helps!

The Marine Corps hadn’t even paid me $17,000 yet before I had over $25,000 in assets.

I worked in bank compliance and the Marine Corps so, as you can imagine,  I don't have much patience for your feelings.My Real Estate license would be expired before I started so there wouldn't be any conflicts (already had that discussion with lender).