A super on-trend color that would translate beautifully and would split the difference is to do the siding in a deep blue, almost navy.

I’m 20 years old, I joined the navy and I want to start investing.

We budgeted $100k and the city came back and required that we add in a French drain (++$10K).  

I have been in the navy for about 3 months now.

I live in San Diego, a town known for the Navy/military in general, and it certainly is a plus.

That's like comparing apples to French Fries. 

Ex Navy dude as well:)

@Marquez Robinson I certainly won't tell you what you should or shouldn't do since I don't know you but here is the advice I offered my brother in law when he was in a similar situation getting out of the Navy...Go to a trade school and learn a trade - plumbing, electrical, HVAC, welding, whatever floats your boat. 

I have 7 years experience as a construction manager in the Navy and passed the contractors test in CA.

Helical piles, and leaving me convinced by their expertise and inclined to take action on their bid.I didn't ultimately sign off, as I had not budgeted for that much into foundation work, and have since been able to do most of the foundation slab crack demo & repair myself with some local sub-contractor help.The helical piles approach tho: drive a stake down until it hits bedrock and then neumatically "pump up" the foundation until its back to level...seems like the ultimate right approach & solution I need, before I proceed to a future phase of finishing the attic, bumping out shed dormers, and adding +1000sqft w/ +1bdrm, +1ba, & +1 wetbar/kitchennette for an STR unit.That project phase is a few mos out, and will require a structural engineer, as I'll be adding interior structure posts, a major new ridge beam, and 20' of floor-to-ceiling full-light windows & french doors facing the bay.