The other major choice you have is you could try to get something way inland for less money and better cash flow, but longer commute, live in a less desirable neighborhood, and likely lower long term appreciation.

My current career is with the US Air Force , which I have been in for just over 4 years now.I have been looking at investing in land since I was stationed in Alaska.

As the empire expands, a variety of financial structures get the deal.  

You can learn a lot from that group.I'm a wholesaler, but I focus on the areas further inland...Isle of Wight county, Suffolk, and the peninsula.

Hey guys quick question I live in so cal inland empire/ Los Angeles area Wondering is it possible to wholesale pre-foreclosures without being a realtor or lenderReally appreciate itTerence

So it is definitely possible to form an "empire" while being in the service!

Inland empire or up into Lancaster area.for Oregon.. you could get those price points in southern OR in Medford Grants pass.K falls...

If not, I wouldn't worry too much until you get a rental empire.

Outside of hoping to build an empire, I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend, Alison.

However, I want to build an empire of estates and wealth.I have done much reading and researching and now I need to learn the action side of things.