Marines are simply unique humans.  

It's an old mariner term referring to the need for the same 2 people using the same rack on a ship or submarine at different times while the other works.

I ask because I am a Marine Corps Vet and CA Real Estate Agent (CalBRE #01969244) I can help with some research and connect you with a Military Friendly RE Agent in your area.Right now the VA Loan limits in MARICOPA COUNTY AZ is $424,100 for One-Unit (SFR), $543,000 for Two-Unit, $656,350 for a Three-Unit, and $815,650 for a Four-UnitIf you are ever looking to invest in the San Diego County, CA area or in the SW Riverside County, CA area - contact me with your buying criteria and I'll pass along to you any listings that match.

2016- Pay off Truck (COMPLETED)2017- Max out ROTH IRA & build bank roll for first property/Reserves (ON TRACK)         - Attend first RE Meetup (COMPLETE)         - Make offer on a property (COMPLETE, but didn't get accepted)         - Read 2-3 RE books per month and listen to podcasts (ON TRACK).2018- Transition out of the Marine Corps         - Have at least $20K cash to purchase first property         - Transfer to Community College using GI BILL, get my 60 credits, apply to UCLA w/GI BILL.2019- Have my first property using the househacking method

I served in the Marines Corps, and I am currently a Business Consultant for a consulting firm based of off saddle brook, NJ.

I am a marine stationed in North Carolina I am looking to start BRRRR-ing properties in Philadelphia since that’s my home town and I will be returning there.

On top of all this, it is located in the highly affluent Marin County and is in a desirable water-front location."

Hey @Jessica Marin,Looks like you've got a pretty good understanding of whats going on plus what you want to do with the place.

I’m also going to add some ‘keywords’ to the bottom of this post for those locals who have keyword alerts for their area:Keywords: East Bay , Bay Area , Meetup , Meet up , Meet-up , San Francisco , Oakland , Berkeley , Alameda County , Contra Costa County , Solano County , Richmond , Hercules Concord Albany Pittsburgh Marin San Rafael South Bay Peninsula

@Johnson H. will also be scheduling meetups in SF, @Kathleen L. is planning on doing something in the San Rafael/Marin area, and Account Closed are planning something for the Peninsula..