I'm not saying you need to move to small town America but I wanted to give you a comparison.The only way I can see you staying in NYC and looking to invest in real estate is to find a way to make more money.

Stay with properties at or below median value within 1/2 mile maximum of the subject property.  

I was graciously invited to a REIA retreat to go over the future of REIA and how to stay relevant in this information time we are in.

With your construction experience, ensure you stay on top of renovation costs and timelines to maximize returns.

It's critically important to make sure you know the exact zoning in regards to minimum stay requirements before you go too deep into a property.

Stay focused on your goals, and trust the experience you’re gaining will help guide your next steps.

and likely to stay far longer than the tenants who are more transient.

@Anthony DiSanzowhy not stay within driving distance to be hands-on? 

Looks like all of us have to do it after all this nonsense of stay and injuntion.

So just stay out of certain states and you'll be fine.