Anyone find success investing in NYC?

Any advice on how you’ve successfully done so would be appreciated.  

Successful NYC investors — what's your story? 

With capital fully returned and three new assets in operation, this project reflects a successful application of our value-add investment strategy.On to the next one!

Now keep in mind, these are the guys that have been trained and are not starting up "cold turkey"Have at least 6 months of reserves on hand for living expenses etc to cover the slow months.Going into winter is not a great time for the market in most places.Wholesaling is one of the highest taxed jobs you can have.Does it work, yes.

The property sold for $574,900 after renovations, delivering a substantial profit after expenses.

Does anyone have a expense/mileage/income tracking tool in Excel that they like?  

Investment Info:
Single-family residence renovation investment.
Purchase price: $35,000
Cash invested: $80,061
Sale price: $152,900
Contributors:
Peter Vekselman
Partner Driven partnered with BJ and Traci Medle...

I was receiving $36,000 in gross rent, with expenses about $6,000 or a net yearly income of $30,000 (30 Cap!).  

I'm just getting into running the numbers and the problem I'm running into is that I don't want to have any responsibilities during the day while I'm working my day job and the wages expense for caregiver staff is MASSIVE in my area (+$18/h).