Real Estate in New York City

[Michael Clarke]

I am a recent college graduate with a degree in Economics (concentration in finance). I am working an entry level position at a large nonprofit organization. My salary is about 40k.

I want to get into Real Estate investing but properties in New York City are extremely expensive and saving up the capital to even make a down payment seems impossible.

I was wondering if anyone could suggest any strategies on how to start my real estate investing journey. Should I move out of the city or consider investing in properties outside of New York ? HELP !