I'm actually currently under contract on a 4-plex for a client of mine who is also based in New York.

 I have only been a realtor for a little over a year but I've been investing for five years and if you can find me a hard money lender that doesn't require a FICO score that would be fantastic and lend in New York

And compared to the Austins and New Yorks, real estate is still really cheap here. 

I am interested in the big city, and was wondering what it would take to get started in New York?

I am in the New York market and I was doing some research on the market.

We're both 27 y/o New-York based attorneys with very little experience in real-estate, but a firm commitment to moving to Philadelphia in the next 3-5 years. 

I am a Florida man but I do not limit myself as my family and I are looking in New York, Florida and Arizona.

I am actually an NY transplant myself, what part of New York are you from?

On top of all the other repairs/things that have needed fixing + missing rental income, I am trying to avoid getting going this route as I simply will not have enough to cover my mortgage.To anyone that's had to go through the eviction process in New York, what would you suggest?

@Sean York I see some interesting concepts you are proposing and will to hear more...