Neighborhood Fit
Pinpoint areas that match your commute, lifestyle, schools, and long-term goals — not just the listing photos.
Long before I was a broker, I was a 22-year-old E-4 in the Navy who used my VA loan to buy my first duplex in San Diego. I thought I was getting a head start on wealth-building. What I got was a crash course in everything that can go wrong — evicting non-paying tenants, rat and bee infestations, a skunk under the unit, and neighbor disputes serious enough to involve restraining orders.
I didn't walk away. I learned, adapted, and kept going — next with FHA financing, then conventional loans, and later multiple DSCR purchases in other states as my investing grew. That progression shaped how I advise buyers today: I've sat on every side of the table as a service member, landlord, homeowner, and active investor.
Today, with 17+ years in real estate, 177+ closed transactions, and an NMLS license alongside my broker credentials, my job is simple — use those scars to steer you safely toward your goals. Whether you're PCSing to San Diego, buying your first home, or scaling a rental portfolio, you get straight talk, realistic expectations, and a guide who has actually been there. Military and VA questions — including BAH, remote buying, and multi-unit VA loans — are covered on our Military & VA FAQs.