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m4l…how large? A few of us might be interested in going in with someone else. Haven’t been looking in quite some time though.
Yes, everything’s easier in Philly.
M4L, I was fantasizing about buying a diner (not a house) in Beacon. So my commute would be five minutes. And all YOU would be paying to come visit US because you would crave our pie and burgers. Ha ha ha.
I keep hearing that Jersey City is more “new yorkish” then Manhattan now. It sucks that the mental barrier of moving across the Hudson is high – alot higher then the east river.
Taxes are a factor anywhere. It totally depends on what area of each.
My Hudson Co. NJ taxes are only $3,200. That’s NOT bad at all.
You go to the RHNJ areas and yeah the taxes will smack you in the face.
DIBS, I would interested in a large rental bldg in Philly – if prices are decent. keep 1 unit vacant for personal use. rent out the rest. Heard evictions are much much easier & faster in Philly than in NYC – a huge plus when considering to be a landlord
yeah Kens – 120 seems to be standard for the luxury full service buildings.
I saw a few listings on West Ave btw 8th and 14th for sub 100k – but they were in regular buildings.
I have no idea what the good areas in South Florida are supposed to be – its just crazy that stuff is soooo cheap. I wish there were more jobs down there, I’d move in a heartbeat.
Oh I wouldn’t dream of commuting to the Hudson Valley from NYC. I thought Beacon is one hour, plus the ferry to Newburgh makes it 75 each way. Ugh.
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I would already go for North Jersey than Upstate. Prices are similar to some areas and commute is way shorter. Jersey City or North Bergen comes to mind as well.
i was born in jersey city and grew up in north bergen. there are some very nice areas in both.
*rob*
Well you already know Jersey City got my vote as the inexpensive alternative.
An unlimited monthly PATH ticket will only run you $54- and that gives you 6 different stops in Manhattan.