I am a 23 year old with 3 months until I get out of the marines.

I’ve gotten into drinking bourbon a few years back while drinking with my buddies in the Marine Corps.

I've spent the last 15 years serving in the Marine Corps, with just one year remaining before I'll get off active duty.

Huge shout to Tony Glenn Marine Real Estate investor for pushing me to do this on his youtube channel. so my $20M goal will be reach by 2032!!!

I do use regional numbers because our market is pretty steady due to being coastal & having a marine base in the area. 

Love the way you’re combining data with disciplined project management—that Marine Corps mindset definitely shows up in how you approach investing.

But in East Bay and Marin, location is king—if you buy near BART, ferries, or in a highly desirable school district, your appreciation will likely be stronger than average.Exit strategy – A few things help here:Rental potential: Check HOA rules on renting.

John,That sucks.Get me the names.I'm a Marine veteran with special skills...

A marine (boat) service center in Massachusetts has been leasing a 23-acre property for several years. 22 acres are undeveloped forest.

Almost impossible.If you rent:You’ll get depreciation.But rents rarely cover the mortgage.Losses often get trapped unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional.When you sell: federal capital gains, 25% depreciation recapture, plus California income tax.Profit is taxed as ordinary income.California has no special “capital gains” rate.That can take 35–45% of your gain.Now, the live-in flip is where California actually helps you.Live there 2 years.Section 121 exclusion = $250k tax-free if single, $500k if married.California follows this rule.That means your gain can be completely tax-free.Your husband being a carpenter makes this even better, you can add sweat equity without paying contractor rates.BRRR in Marin?