Also looking for anyone tied to the marine/marina industry.

Pete.If you’re planning another multi next year, definitely use that W2 while you’ve got it — HUGE advantage before you retire out of the Marine Corps.

Well, I'm one Marine Corps Veteran that is going to take advantage of that.Thank you Chris!

While I'm new to the asset class, here's what I have learned:-due diligence: In addition to what you listed above, find a licensed marine contractor to look at docks and seawalls if you have them.

Quote from @Devin Nellany: Hello, I am currently serving in the united states marines and am trying to map out how exactly I am going to start investing my money into real estate whenever I am out.

I grew up in Marin and ended up moving to Reno, NV to house hack and still be close to Lake Tahoe.A lot more approachable, but there is also other markets in CA that may work for you as well. 

Hello, I am currently serving in the united states marines and am trying to map out how exactly I am going to start investing my money into real estate whenever I am out.

I have a great cleaning crew that I trained to my standards (Marine vet = "white glove inspections").

I had a guy who had a degree in marine biology from the University of Mexico (not NEW Mexico, but Old Mexico) work as a carpenter.

Quote from @Ezequiel Gomez Marin: Can somebody advice where / if I can find real estate wholesellers and private money / Hard money lenders in Puerto Rico?