.- OP has not indicated they will involve HOA even though multiple replies suggest doing so.OP asks for advice, but seems to ignore it.  

It's challenging to distinguish between genuine advice and potential scams in the vast sea of information available online.

Does anyone have general advice on our approach to this process both in terms of educating ourselves and building our network?

While this is a convenient option, the downside is that they don’t offer any advice—legal, tax, or business-related.

Readers should seek professional advice.

I would like to house hack a property in the city or perhaps just outside the city instead of paying thousands of dollars paying rent with nothing to show for at the end of the year.That being said, is house hacking possible in New York City, and if so, do you have any advice on how to go about the process?

The more money you save, the lower your monthly payment because the more you can put down.This is really great advice....some of the best. 

Thank you for the candid advice 

He provides a lot of practical advice for this.Having a team is important, but nobody is as important as the property manager.

I'm just getting started out in this area and would appreciate any suggestions or advice.