All Forum Posts by: Kristofer Clark

First of all, I'd like to start being much more active in the forums. I was a huge lurker a few years back, and haven't really been active over the last couple years, but would really like to start honing my knowledge and networking on here again.

Anyways, I was born and raised in Lompoc, CA. Over the past couple years, Vandenberg Air Force Base has seen a steady increase in rocket launches, and with an increase in new companies getting into the game, such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, FireFly, Virgin Galactic, etc., there won't be a slow-down anytime soon. Now with several proposed headquarters for a future Space Command center, Vandenberg has been in the running as a top candidate.

I'm wondering if any investors in the area or any potential investors have been looking into the area as a place for future economic growth as the Air Force Base would likely be expanding it's capabilities. The cities in questions immediately surrounding VAFB are Lompoc and the Santa Maria/Orcutt area.

Just curious on some thoughts as far as potential rental investments for the future, or even new development, as a large increase in base population would have to overflow into the nearby cities.

Here's a link to one of the more recent articles on the topic: 

https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article237029734.html?fbclid=IwAR3i7D2uRAClVOrGc877mnkj2wgRXNqMdURsuRg1-O_GrsnSBcfSchkU5cQ

Hello from Lompoc! If you wanted to keep it local, I was able to find Vanguard Hard Money in Santa Barbara, but no reviews on Google for them. 

Thanks @Michael S., looking forward to sharing them!

Good evening BiggerPockets friends!

Long-time lurker here finally hopped on board. I discovered BP probably about 4 years ago wanting to learn about investing, and my interest slowly spread into taking on sales as a career possibility. I lost my previous job back in December, and a few weeks ago I finally made the jump and signed on with my local Coldwell Banker franchise after speaking to a few different brokers in my locale.

Anyway, I was born and raised on the Central Coast in California in the small town of Lompoc. For reference, we are located midway between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, and Vandenberg Air Force Base is right outside of town.

I look forward to sharing my experiences, learning from, and networking with other BP members in my area and through the forum!

Kristofer Clark