New Real Estate Investor, Loacted in New York, NY

[Connor Ramage]

Hello Bigger Pockets Community, 

My name is Connor Ramage and I am a 22 year originally from south Florida. I have been browsing the bigger pockets website for a couple of weeks and I feel now is the right time for an introduction. 

My real estate experience is rather limited. I have my FL real estate salesperson's license and currently in the process of obtaining my New York salesperson's license. I have little experience working under a commercial real estate broker in Naples , Florida. Currently I am working in a small advertising company and looking for opportunities to delve into Real Estate as a full time career, and investment vehicle. 

My first question to the Bigger Pockets community is regarding the first time home buyer's mortgage rate. Can someone with previous experience or knowledge on the subject gleam some insight on these practices? 

As for my fellow New Yorkers, can anyone recommend a meetup group for a new real estate investor?

Thanks,

Connor