New York Newbie looking to speak to other NY Investors

[Chaunna Henry]

Hey all! 

I'm turning 30 next month and have been thinking about getting into investing for years. I made a crappy deal and lost some money a few years ago and now I'm ready to try again. I was laid off from my job recently and I'm  just tired of the 9 to 5 life and putting my financial situation in the hands of others. 

I have a few thousand saved and some 401k money doing practically nothing. I also might have a potential cash investor available to me.

My starting goal is to find a property that I can live in and also rent out. I know I live in a ridiculously expensive city but if anyone has any advice on how I can get started (I know very little) please share!