I'm trying to do the same thing, live and work in NYC, I'm only finding deals way out in Brooklyn or on Staten Island.

I am an aspiring Real Estate Investor in the Cayman Islands, I am currently working towards purchasing my first property before the end of the year.

I am from Long Island but looking to invest here and venture out to the boros.Let's stay in touch as an ever broadening positive circle helps success.

Hurricane Harvey is landing in Houston within 48 hours what should I expect from my tenants and from my rental property in Cypress TX.

Thanks all,  found a credit union on long island that will do it with out any closing costs. 

GreetingsI'm here to ask about something that's often overlooked: mindset. What have you done to strengthen your mindset, and how can I stay disciplined to get better at investing?Stay HardAhmed Aboelela

Then there is San Andres, which is gorgeous, but an island.

I also have one vacation rental in Daulphin Island, AL.

Steve Porcello Hey Steve, I am an Realtor From Rhode Island and an active Investor.

Your best choice is to stick to the areas designated as vacation designated areas and bypass the permitting process all together.According to the county there is a 1-10 ratio VR to LT housing.Self help housing projects continue to expand on the island which helps relax pressures on investment properties.