I have a lawyer reference in NV that will give you a few minutes of time and they specialize in setting up LLCs.

Can anyone make a good suggestion for a lawyer who could help with this?

This is why you probably need a lawyer until you get experience with all the details for operating in that state. 

When the time comes to evict our first tenant, I will hire the best lawyer and let the expert take care of it.

What scared in the article is the mentions of personal financial risks, LLCs not really protecting your personal assets, the amount of investors filing bankruptcy , social threats, scams, etc.Is this article over blowing these facts, trying to sell REIT ?

And you could still declare bankruptcy and screw them.

Lawyers, police, emotional stress, your name associated with a shooting, stigma on your building, opportunity cost by being distracted, possible jail time... none of that is good for business.

At the same time, talk to multiple lawyers in your area--your area--that specialize in evictions and are in that court room ---your specific areas court room--all the time. 

I understand the state laws regarding wholesaling in NY are tricky, but is it worth it to spend the money to have lawyers review or draw up my contracts?

If you are facing a hardship and getting close to going into foreclosure reach out to a Bankruptcy attorney.