I would also say that @Llewelyn Adal hits on some of the finer more nuanced points of investing in NYC real-estate; unlike many other markets, global investors look at NYC real estate as akin to a Treasury bill - a super safe place to park cash, low returns, but inflation-adjusted appreciation potential. 

Being global - we've chosen to work with eXp Realty, and have found it to be perfect for us and our lifestyle, with multiple income stream possibilities.

I will one day own rental properties in all 24 time zones of the world and create global passive income.  

All I'm looking for is the ability to show myself houses, gain access to the MLS, and submit offers.I have been researching RealMark and Global Elite Realty because they both are around $100 per month but it doesn't look like the includes access to MLS.Does anyone have experience with these brokers or have any that they recommend?

you need good...again i emphasis GOOD CMA -or Comparative Market Analysis.

For example, if it is only in your name, I don't think he can claim it a primary residence.I will emphasis again that getting advice from the non-professionals on BP is good for education but absolutely NOT a basis to make final decisions.

Work on Wall St in Relationship Management at a Global Investment Bank.I have enjoyed trying my hand at entrepreneurship from a primitive age and have always appreciated the education those ventures have provided me through success or failure.

Many commercial lenders look at your global debt to income ratio which is all your income and all your debt.  

My main contact is the head of their Digital Experience initiative within the Global Marketing department.

@Kin Leung Commercial lending puts a large emphasis on Net Worth and Liquidity.