USNA Property Network Podcast

#005 - Monterey: Living in Marina while PCSing to NPS Monterey with Dishan Romine

Grant Vermeer Season 1 Episode 5

This episode features a conversation with Dishan Romine, a former Navy football player and Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) student, on the Naval Academy Property Network podcast. Dyson shares his military career journey, from his time as a running back at the Naval Academy to his current studies in operations research at NPS. He discusses his initial military role in surface warfare and subsequent transition into the human resources community.

Dyson also dives into the challenges and strategies of finding housing in Monterey, his experience living in the Dunes community of Marina versus downtown Monterey, and the unique aspects of buying a home as a military member.

Additionally, he provides insights into the rigorous academic schedule at NPS, the competitive housing market in Monterey, and the benefits of living in Marina, including community amenities and proximity to various attractions. The episode concludes with personal recommendations for those moving to the area, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for Monterey's unique climate and lifestyle.

Any questions about real estate and living in the location you are PCSing in the Navy and Marine Corps and your host Grant will help you out and direct you to the best information.

Connect with Grant Vermeer on Linkedin or email him at grant@thevermeergroup.com.

The USNA Property Network Podcast is powered by sponsorship from The Vermeer Group specializing in assisting the United States Naval Academy community and other select clientele. 


Connect with your host Grant Vermeer on Linkedin or email him at grant@thevermeergroup.com.

The USNA Property Network Podcast is powered by sponsorship from The Vermeer Group specializing in assisting the United States Naval Academy community and other select clientele.

Grant is a Bay Area native, being born and raised in Mountain View. He is a graduate of Bellarmine College Preparatory and the great class of 2017 from the United States Naval Academy. During his time at the Naval Academy, Grant was a cyber operations major and a four year member of the basketball team. He then commissioned into the Cryptologic Warfare Community and served in support of Submarine Operations.

Due to his experience, he brings an expertise on real estate for military members and veterans, including the use of the VA loan. He is licensed in both California and Texas.

He is the founder of the non-profit 501C3 Academy Insider and host of the Academy Insider podcast.

The mission of Academy Insider is to guide, serve, and support Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families.


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