There's also resistance (and for good reason) from environmentalists and those who see what overdevelopment does in the face of mother nature as california keeps expanding into wildfire and earthquake territory.

Both of my sons are doing very well now so having inherited their mom's giving nature they are willing to assist me with my new endeavors!

Alternatively, I’d at least look into mini split units.

Another alternative would be to make an S-election to be taxed as an s-corporation. 

So I'm searching for an alternative way to grow my portfolio, to make getting out of the military possible.I'm sorry for the long winded question.

The long term, recession resistant nature of the asset class lends itself to be a good fit for SDIRA money. 

Alternatively, an 80-10-10 (80-20) loan with a house hacked property seems to be another solid approach that would allow me to act immediately.

Once you get yourself a handle on the true nature of this neighborhood make sure you don't over pay.

I know many investors that use HELOCs as a flexible and cheap alternative, but you do risk your other property.

Other alternatives are actual turnkey companies.