New Investor from Albany, NY

[Peter Rowell]

Hi Guys, my name is Pete Rowell, I'm from upstate New York  (Albany specifically). My fiancee and I are looking into purchasing our first home - most likely a duplex in the Albany area - and then expanding beyond there. I'm new to the real estate community but got hooked by listening to the podcasts and reading a few books on investing. 

At this point, our investing focus is on finding a good two family to live in and rent. Any tips on starting out this way?