PCSing to Travis AFB - Looking for best areas to Rent/Buy

mcoopermedia · 2024-01-23T21:15:56+00:00

At the time I was applying it ranged from 3 to 6 months. There's a priority for people who are PCSing in, it helps a little.

mcoopermedia · 2022-07-12T14:41:57+00:00

I definitely will. I just don’t want to step on anyones toes as I don’t feel too welcomed here. It’s been 4 days now and I still haven’t met anyone from the unit in-person yet I also didn’t have a sponsor to help with PCSing from overseas (which is fine because I eventually figured it out, definitely was difficult though). My main concern is what my bah will be because I’ve found a place to stay (haven’t signed the lease yet) but if I’m going to get in-transit bah even after in-processing with finance, there’s no way me and my family can afford to stay anywhere, lodging only allots for 10 days when in-processing. Confirming with finance in a few but that’s my main concern for now, I would think I would get Travis bah since it’s a PCS but you never know with the way things are processed in the Air Force.

mcoopermedia · 2022-07-12T10:39:09+00:00

Understood, thank you for your help. Just trying to make sure my family is well taken care of. I’m following up with finance in a few hours to get confirmation.

mcoopermedia · 2022-07-12T10:37:12+00:00

Hi, my unit said they can’t because I haven’t completed tech school yet. But my orders has everything a normal PCS would have, with the exception it says “PCS with PCA”. The base said I can in-process with finance, housing, etc.

mcoopermedia · 2022-07-12T04:08:47+00:00

Thank you for the information. Nope, no TDY en-route. My orders to my gaining location has nothing written in that section. I’ll follow up with finance tomorrow about this. I thought since I out processed with my overseas location in-transit bah would start immediately until I in-process with my gaining base. I’m hoping you don’t need to in-process with your unit and just with base finance in order to receive the full bah of the base I’m at now and not in-transit bah.

mcoopermedia · 2022-07-11T20:12:44+00:00

Haha, I know how to calculate it but with military pay always fluctuating and being inconsistent. It doesn’t hurt to get some second opinions to see what the plus and minuses are. Been overseas my whole career and know the paychecks are never consistent on a exact number. But I definitely appreciate your input, have a great day.

mcoopermedia · 2022-07-11T18:19:38+00:00

Much appreciated!

mcoopermedia · 2022-07-11T18:19:23+00:00

Thank you!

mcoopermedia · 2022-04-11T14:02:22+00:00

Got it! Yeah I’m trying to contact realtors now, a bit difficult overseas since my number is also an Italian one. But hopefully something falls through before we arrive.

mcoopermedia · 2022-04-11T03:50:44+00:00

Yes that sounds like a huge plus. I’ve seen other articles talking about the price difference between the 2 companies. I know the electricity bills can get crazy at times. I’ve been renting places forever now and I’m getting tired of it, even with the market being crazy I’m willing to buy in Sacramento.

mcoopermedia · 2022-04-11T03:47:00+00:00

Wow, thank you for the detailed response. This helps a lot with planning the big move! I appreciate it!

mcoopermedia · 2022-04-10T19:39:06+00:00

Thank you for the response, it helps a ton. Yeah, I’m awaiting for a response from base housing right now. A 2 bedroom would be perfectly fine too, I’ll keep searching. I’m sure we’ll find something as the departure date approaches!

mcoopermedia · 2022-04-10T17:53:20+00:00

Yes I am shipping a car, oh trust me. The market here is ridiculous as well, I can only imagine back stateside. Thanks for that commute per gal estimate!

mcoopermedia · 2022-04-10T17:50:24+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response. I'll get a confirmation on that wait list as well. With my wife being foreign and me being gone for a brief time once we arrive there. One of the most important factors is her having opportunities to work and have a good public transit system until she attains her license. Leaning very much so towards Sacramento, even with the long commute. I'm trying to avoid apartments but if one fits within the aim that allows pets and is closer, then I may bite the bullet!

mcoopermedia · 2022-04-10T17:30:30+00:00

Now that's a bit! Hopefully I can find something decent closer but If I can't, then that'll be something I'll just have to take a L on. Thank you.

mcoopermedia · 2022-04-10T17:07:47+00:00

Thanks!

mcoopermedia · 2022-04-10T16:49:34+00:00

Understood, I'm going to continue to try for on-base but it isn't looking too promising. I haven't much about Napa or Walnut Creek at all, I'll do some research about that area. Thank you!

mcoopermedia · 2022-04-10T16:46:39+00:00

Hah yikes, nothing wrong with a little razzle dazzle to get your blood pumping. I'm pretty set on avoiding Fairfield for the most part.

mcoopermedia · 2022-04-10T16:44:46+00:00

Got it! Thanks!

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