My wife and I are deciding on whether to buy a condo, or possibly a small multifamily (duplex) as our primary residence, in one of the outer boroughs or possibly in Manhattan if we can swing it.

After some research, I plan on selling PF notes as a way to help me fund deals and acquire Rental units.

I'm a realtor and work in Manhattan and JC.

In Manhattan (pre-Covid) people would be willing to take 2-3% cap rates (which means with financing a negative return) because they Project a 20% IRR with appreciation or just think it’s a safe place to park money.

I've managed a handful of commercial renovations for my former retail business in Manhattan, but it's been a while and I want to make sure I'm keeping my numbers down to maximize profit on the flip. 

I am based in Manhattan, I would love to connect.

The local market, he said, is outpacing the mid-2000s housing boom.With the exception of a few urban markets, including Manhattan and San Francisco, the U.S. is seeing “a chronic shortage of inventory, heavy sales volume and prices rising at levels wildly ahead of income growth,” said Jonathan Miller of New York-based Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants.

I suspect you know Jeremy Roll and his FIBI group.. about 10 years ago I was a guest speaker at their Manhattan beach meetup.. 

I also live in New York, but in Manhattan.

I've been involved in a new subdivision just West of Manhattan and that area has been crazy for some time.And for those who missed it - Tim "the tool man" Allen has been interviewed about his decision to move to Junction City.