or better than 95% of all people, etc etc.Due to the NYC market think in terms of warfare and battle strategy. 

"Attitude determines your Altitude", and your willingness to learn is a great start.

So its just very physiological warfare against these potential students.. sell them on futures  paint a rosy picture tug at their heartstrings get them all motivated to spend money then let the go at it..

I don't blame the ultra wealth elite at that pinnacle from trying to hold their altitude for eternity.

We’ve booked yurts in Colorado (hike in only at high altitude, bring all your own stuff), remote cabins in Northern MN, etc.

My top locations for luxury Oregon Coast Real Estate Investment, estates and ranches are: - Brookings, Gold Beach and Bandon - One of the few stretches beyond Big Sur that you can actually drive along the Pacific Coast Highway at altitude.

I am really just looking to avoid the worst of the worst areas (anywhere with open air drug markets or active gang warfare / prolific violent crimes).

Then live there before you start buying property.I meant to post this to @Mike Tikh, but seems I mis-posted - sorry EvanFYI Just a note about Reno- High altitude desert (4524'), https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/nevada/reno about an hour from Lake Tahoe & skiing https://logskirack.com/best-reno-nevada-ski-resorts/. 

Do you knock on the flight deck door to let the captain know that he could get there faster at a higher altitude?  

Class warfare does not solve anything.