New To Real Estate Investment

[Abel Asfaw]

Hello, 

I am based in NYC and new to real estate investing. So far I have been reading Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner. I am interested in single family rentals or multifamily. However I am in a very expensive market and the barrier to entry is very high.  Are there any experienced investors in the city whom I can connect with to ask questions? I am also looking into out of state turn key properties, especially Dallas. Does anyone have recommendations which cities I should look into?  

Thanks,