Good feedback from @Basit Siddiqi @Ashish Acharya and @Dave Foster I don't think I can add much more to this. 

Building up funds, fostering relationships, and learning skills takes YEARS.I think you have a great mindset and are asking the right questions, but take a deep breath and enjoy being young.

Got it, I'd first discuss with someone like @Dave Foster to understand your intent and how you demonstrate it.

I have spent the past several years studying market trends, analyzing potential investment properties, and building a network of industry experts.I'm specifically looking for a fellow investor located in the New York area who is interested in collaborating on initial buy and flip projects.

Quote from @Dave Foster: @Ken Mull Yea  @Zaina Jouejati is right on the money here.

Purchase price: $135,000 Sale price: $165,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Seth Choate, successfully completed a quick flip on N Orchard Knob Ave, Chattanooga, TN.

I help engage brokers to find new locations, complete due diligence on prospective locations, and collaborate with landlords to ensure we are on-time with our contractual obligations. 

Talking with an experienced QI like @Dave Foster can help you with the rules. 

I'd rather spend time meeting people and fostering real relationships than driving people bonkers with cold calls!

If each building belonged to a different owner, the only thing that they would have to collaborate on is, obviously, the courtyard (gardening, each side has it's own sprinkler system) , the intercom (about $120/month for the phone line), and the parking area (needs resurfacing).