Should I buy in NYC or Florida?

[Priscilla Chin]

Hi everyone, 

I am located in NYC and am looking to purchase my first property for long term rental investment here. I am still new to this and there is a lot to learn! Would appreciate any tips, insights, or areas of suggested research. I am looking at multifamilies in NYC versus single family homes in Jacksonville, FL (yes there is a significant price difference), and I cannot decide between the two.

Factors I am considering.. 

NYC:

- NYC will probably appreciate at a higher rate and shorter amount of time compared to Jacksonville homes.

- I will be able to find tenants sooner in NYC compared to Jacksonville. Depending on the area in Jacksonville, I see many listings that are 60+ days old.

- Lower down because I can do FHA loan

- Probably don't need a property manager because I live here

- With the potential rent income vs monthly mortgage price, I am probably breaking even if lucky

- Pro tenant

Jacksonville:

- Total cost of home is lower, even though I will have a higher down payment because I am buying it as an investment property

- With the potential rent income vs monthly mortgage price, I might make a couple hundred a month... which can eventually be used as a down for another property?

- Need to consider cost of property manager

- Home insurance I heard is higher in FL

- More landlord friendly I heard

Any and all thoughts, critiques, suggestions, or whatever factors I haven't considered would be much appreciated. I've never bought a home before and am new to this!