Hey Bigger Pockets I am a Manhattan based real estate agent since 2012 who focuses in corporate relocation for Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, and I'm looking to get started putting my money to work here as well.

Upon graduation, I will be working full-time as a healthcare investment banking analyst with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Manhattan, New York.

At one point in time I was considering investing in Manhattan, then the market got to hot, and to many investors and developers moved in. 

I haven't done the research, but it's probably a good idea to find statistics as it may shine some light over this difference in Strategy.I will say that Manhattan had such a low foreclosure rate during the Crisis that you can literally count the foreclosures on your fingers and toes.... and that's all you needed.But take the other areas which were known for it's Higher Cashflow Properties.... it was really bad.

Manhattan couple hasn't paid rent on their $4,754-per-month apartment in almost SEVEN years citing little-known 'Loft law'-The Chelsea flat should have costed them $4,754.02 per month-Their landlords say they now owe $410,000 or they have to move-The couple says they have a right to live in the apartment because of Loft LawArticle: http://nypost.com/2017/01/08/couple-renting-chelse...

Im actually a licensed Real Estate agent in Manhattan Ny, Been working as a licensed agent for 2 years now just to build capital so that i can relocate to Philly.

The apartment is located in Manhattan.  

I would also add that if you're looking in North Bergen, West New York, Weehawken, to look along Bergenline Blvd, JFK Blvd or Park Ave since they offer quick and easy bus transportation to Manhattan.

Zev Bannett have you checked out Inwood or Washington Heights in Manhattan?

One of my co-workers was telling me that there's a lot of new construction going up by the Bayonne Bridge (movie theaters, restaurants, etc), and that area is really close to public transportation as well.Also, do you know if Bayonne has a ferry into Manhattan?