It will be more difficult, as you'll need to spend additional funds on transportation, room, etc.Let us know what you decide to do, and if there are more questions you've got about this.

Things like public transportation, parks or natural walking tracks.

Where is their good public transportation ? 

I've worked in commodity, real estate, and transportation markets and have learned 1 thing.

We also strongly believe that area is ripe for growth due to excellent public transportation to NYC (walking distance to 35 minute train ride to midtown Manhattan).  

@Michael BoyerI live very close to the island of Montreal so I am lucky enough to not have to travel more than 30 minutes by public transportation to make it to one of the several universities around the island.

Im loooking properties that are generally close to transportation to and from NY, An up and coming location with a mix of blue and white collar residents thats not peak on gentrification by the way.

If the numbers make sense I'm willing to buy in area that is not currently desirable but has potential such as ample transportation and within close proximity to major city projects and upgrades and is in proximity to a trendy area.

Access to transportation, highways, commuter lines, buses, trains, subway7.

Driving all over the place can wear on you mentally, physically, and financially.I would focus on neighborhoods with good access to local amenities and transportation.