Jay Hinrichs wrote a free ebook on doing this out of state style.

I have extensively gone through Real Estate books, eBooks & Forums in BiggerPockets.

@Stephanie Hay , here are some good ways to learn about low income housing:Search for low income and section 8 in the forumsListen to podcasts 08, 24, 79, and 83My Collecting Rent e-book on Amazon might be worth the $2.99, or see my personal blog on BPFind low income landlords in your area to network withVolunteer at local housing authority or other resource locationsAsk specific questions on the forumsIf my tenants aren't willing to pay me for the utilities, I increase their deposit so that I don't get struck with it.  

Bigger Pockets free e-book...The Ultimate Beginners Guidehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

I have downloaded and read part of an ebook from this site thats pretty informative.

Can you also direct me to a crash course on house flipping as far as where to look on BiggerPockets for specific pod casts, forum postings, ebooks, etc. on the subject. 

There are a number of very useful blogs and free ebooks/guides for beginners you should definitely check out.Also, browse around the file area (in Resources/FilePlace) for cool forms and files/books, etc...Last but not least, be active in posting in the forums, whether it's asking questions or giving back in areas you're better at.

Jay Hinrichs wrote a free ebook on out of state investing.

Are there any real books or ebooks out there regarding commercial New York City zoning, laws, requirements, limits?

You have definity found a great place to learn a lot about all aspects of real estate and network with people.One thing that I have found very helpful besides reading the forums is listening to the podcasts (they are free) and getting all the ebooks that are offered on this site.