Based on what you shared you are not financially qualified to own real estate.

I'm new to real estate investing I didn't even get started yet, I'm just looking for a way to get my foot in the door because I know if I don't I never will 

Always underwrite conservatively Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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.

Im generally distrustful of most people/funds in the real estate world.

I, like you, am a managing partner of a holding company, but unlike you, we are heavy into the real estate space.

Hi Everyone,I’m thrilled to join this community of like-minded real estate enthusiasts and investors!

I also have family ties in the real-estate industry; my uncle was the project manager for a county in GA, and another family member is the CEO of an architecture firm. 

It is the most hazardous way to buy real estate.

Are they just rubber-stamping or do they have real criteria?