Or Manhattan beach,, or Vegas  LOL...

I've been working with these investors from Manhattan and they are rehabbing a lot of properties all within that price range and then holding them as rentals.

REIA's are great for entertainment and exposure to those selling dreams and stuff - but they will not move you forward fast enough.You give me the impression of being impatient and want to reach your financial goal - maybe before you even have them.I too know many of those 7 figure income people and own a unit in Manhattan and other states.Those 7 figure income people got where they are by making right decisions - they have the ability to see right through a novice and a bad or unprofitable deals and have the ability to dismiss an individual without mercy!

Generally though, the returns in Manhattan and Brooklyn are rather low (I assume because of "stable" property values and appreciation) but with some digging you might find a very good deal. 

What happens if you drive 1.5 hrs. from Manhattan?

I also live in NYC so I feel your pain, maybe even a little more since I am currently living in Manhattan. 

I will be focusing on specifically Philadelphia, since i currently work/live in Manhattan, Philadelphia has favorable prices and it's relatively close to New York.

Ideally a person who is willing to have coffee, dinner with or wants help managing units for while I live in their portfolio.I am a construction manager in Manhattan and build high rise buildings.

SI is pretty cheap compared to brooklyn or Manhattan, so many people are willing to trade longer commutes for less rent ie 3k/month rent for small 1 bed 1bath in Manhattan to 1k/month similar size apartment in SI.

Im in the Manhattan Kansas area