Connect with a local architect who specializes in new construction duplexes and get their feedback on the highest and best use of the land, as is.

Quote from @Samuel Diouf: I'd say house-hacking is one of the best ways to get into real estate investing.

Would like a cute 3/2 with nice amenities but $150-200 or less in HOA.

If this is your first deal, it's probably best to get a lawyer to make sure you're doing everything properly.

So, hot Zip codes, don't touch or you'll get burned.

Suggesting to them buying their house for a wholesale range offer or lower dependent on the extent of the rehab, then having a contract in place that gives them a percentage of the profit to help get them back on their feet, paying off debts etc.

The guy who runs it lays it out like this..1-5 rentals you are still doing okay, have more stuff come up between all rentals the closer you get to 5 or at 5.

Do you plan to get a job in NYC and network with your co-workers?

I am interested in working with MB capital in getting unsecured line of credit and possibly hard money lending.

I get a lot of applications from out-of-area people, typically moving from another state.