I think a bunch of us are getting together on the 15th in Manhattan for a meet up.

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I'm thinking about leaving my $1,700 per month studio in Manhattan to live almost rent free in the immediate suburbs.

The There's a group of us from the area that met up a couple of weeks ago in Manhattan.

In my opinion, Matt Owens’ Long Beach, Matt and David Coe’s Manhattan Beach, and Christina Suter’s Pasadena FIBI meeting’s are all worth a visit though I can’t say I’ve been to all the other FIBI meetings.

Is there anyone in Manhattan who is experienced in investing in apartments in the area.

Wealthy land developers from Manhattan rarely put their money down on loosing horses.FYI - I'm an import from New Jersey, not a native, so I'm no auto industry apologist or otherwise emotionally blinded to economic realities.

There is a group of investors that are meeting down in Manhattan that you may want to contact.

Manhattan selling for $5M while McMansions in fly over states selling for much less?

Investing alongside a PF will be a very, very involved setup.