I cut off PMs that constantly try to find ways to add revenues by what I call trickery; selling some 3rd party service that they have contracted to all their clients, recommending small fixes turn into large one's,etc, make it difficult to get 2nd opinions. 

Hey Andre,If you are up for it, I would highly recommend buying a home that you can do renovations on to force equity!

Can you recommend resources for finding a qualified landlord-tenant attorney in my area to assist me with this process?

Two courses I recommend, both a little different. 

You mentioned that you have an architect you recommend in this area?

Quote from @Erik Estrada:NY Quote from @Michael Perrotti: Quote from @Erik Estrada:ok thank you - do you have anyone you would recommend i reach out to about this?

I recommend doing a flip when you do not have any money.

I also recommend The David Greene Podcast on YouTube because he is the most genuine, honest educator out there right now.4.

Quote from @Derrick Lewis: I looked up NY state law just for fun and found a good list of recommended practices.

@Brock Bernall I’d recommend house hacking or starting with a turnkey property if you’re just getting started.