@Solomon BluzensteinIf it's in Brooklyn, I imagine it will become desirable soon enough :)Had a good friend for years who lived in one of these units.

.), property value, area desirability for investors, etc.  

That extra bit of personal space is very desirable compared to my competitors who do not have it.

If you can still make your desired profit then it's a good deal. 

I just wanted to commend you on taking in some more transitory, perhaps less-desirable tenants...

I am essentially starting from nothing; although my family is fairly well off, I want nothing to do with their money and aspire to earn my own.

This could potentially and easily save/earn you an extra $1000-$2000 a year.

And there's far east lancaster (further east than 60th east)  that has pockets that are viewed as less desirable/secluded territories  (close to Lake Los Angeles) To each his own of course,  just do your research before you lock yourself in for two years.  

Seems like a desirable place to live, with strong growth potential as well.

Money is hard to earn, but easy to lose.