Especially if you built something to rent or live in. 

Is it the last rental rate you charged, or is it the going rate in the area + 10%? 

Just remember not to do a 12 month lease if you find someone this month or next!

I'm speaking of co-living in a typical A or B level neighborhood house, so instead of a 20-25% down payment, we are speaking of a 1-5% down payment. 

The majority have evictions on their record, don't make enough income or have a lot of debt under their name.Comparing other rentals on Zillow, my asking rent is $1100 while other properties are trying to rent at $1200.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Quote from @Jaron Walling: @Kane Spangler There's a since of pressure to build or buy RE in your post.

Whether you are a veteran looking to buy a home or an investor seeking the right funding for your next deal, I am here so put me to work.  

Since you're open to markets beyond NYC, you might want to connect with local investor meetups or REI groups in those areas to build relationships with agents, wholesalers, and lenders who understand the nuances of each market.If you're looking to break out of analysis paralysis, maybe start by narrowing down one or two target markets and running numbers on actual deals.

wouldn't bring this one to a partner or anything just satisfying my own desire to get a foothold in a place i like to be.