Is investing in NYC a bad idea

[Jessenia Hartage]

Am totally new to investing, but every training session i read or listen to, says to start in your back yard.  Am in queens, NY is not landlord friendly.  Since this is new to me should I still consider NY like bklyn and queens or should I just stay away?  If yes to invest in NY, what would be the recommendation criteria that I can implement to protect me to some degree.