I can provide my own lunch, transportation, etc...

When you are low income, the process of moving is much more difficult because of all the deposits you have to save up for, the lack of transportation to actually move the household items, etc.  

it sounds like you have already made a number of improvements and looking to invest more to attract the right clientele.If you're close to the touristy areas and public transportation, have you thought about airbnb / short term rentals?

In a matter of fact, the only thing that you should fear more then corporations is their involvement with the goverment.Now, I'm not against business and competition, but what I am against is an unregulated environment where every company can do no wrong.Singapore was mention in another thread as a model for capitalism.

City populations expand and contract/collapse, and there are reasons for it -- government incentives for business, major transportation hubs, natural resources, climate, etc.

Strong US legal system that protects asset ownership, multicultural, great cuisine, nightlife, easy of transportation, low crime rate, and a city thats constantly reinventing itself.Now whats the issue with NYC real estate and wheres the opportunity?

Interest rates up, housing starts down, inventory holds or decreases.Then apply local demographics, industry, retail, transportation avenues, educational institutions, hospitals/health care, quality of life assessments and recreation.

Long commuting times on public transportation have diminished quality of life for many middle class New Yorkers as higher real estate prices have pushed them outside of the five boroughs.

Focus on different positive aspects of your unit such as the garage, fenced yard, public transportation, central A/C, new carpet, etc.

Here are a few key considerations:-Location: A property that is located in a desirable area with good schools, amenities, and public transportation is more likely to attract and retain tenants.