What are your views on NYC/NJ area

Guys, I am 3 years out of college. Have had to change places almost every year since, because the rents keep rocketing higher. Was in Brooklyn before, then Queens, now Hoboken. and every year I have seen rents grow to Manhattan-level, with big institutions pouring money into luxury apartments etc.

I am now sick of moving places every year and having to pay crazy high market-rate rents. I was thinking of putting down some money as Downpayment and buying a condo etc.

BUT I cant get the fear out of my head about whats gonna happen when the rates go up? in all of these places (Brooklyn, Queens, Hoboken) I have seen prices 2-3x just in the last 5 years so that also scares me about how this might affect future returns.

Wondering if you guys can chime in and share some insights?

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The area will bleed residents to the south and west over the next few decades. Both property and income taxes are too high. Too many people/too crowded. poor quality of life. crappy weather. rents are too high even in the suburbs. NYC/Hobo may hold up given NYC is a top global city but I do not foresee outsized growth in the area.

 

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