I aim more to the individual with ancient structures.

Though the average rate on U.S. high yield is currently hovering just over 6%.Maybe buy some bonds from Greece?

And with Greece news my REIT Etfs have done better than most of the market.

As far as NY goes you can find a reasonable price point in Silver Creek, Greece, and Lisbon. 

I of course would like to stay close to the city, ( park, southwedge, north winton, Maybe Greece) since i know places like irondequoit have super high taxes but low(ish) prices.

Maybe we will run into some ancient wise man in our travels who can clear it up, but for now, especially in this market it makes no sense to deal with all the drama. 

Everything else I know is ancient history.

There is an ancient and often used legal doctrine called quantum meruit that effectively means the borrower owes you back the money he borrowed to put you both back to the status quo.

Look at how it is playing out in Greece and Ireland, debt rescheduling, austerity plans, bailouts, and it is not enough.

Ancient sailors often came down with a disease called “Scurvey” It also was not a disease but a symptom caused by a lack of nutrients which the body needs and are found in fresh vegetables and fruit.