Not sure if this is correct forum to post in so forgive me if I got it wrong.I'm looking at a property that is begging to be a duplex but lacks a separate entry into the basement that already has a kitchen ready and waiting. 

Never done Marquette as the entry price point is too high.

So, I would look for 100% shops or boutique brokerages that may charge a low flat fee to hang your license there.You will need to have E&O insurance (sometimes the Broker provides) for deals you do outside of your own.It will also cost you to join the MLS and obtain a lock box key for entry into homes.You just need to determine whether the expense of obtaining and maintaining is worth the savings you will receive from commissions on your deals. 

I agree NYC can be a difficult market to invest in because of the capital required.You may need to look upstate NY, PA, NJ, CT, MA if you are looking to invest nearby with a lower entry point.Are you attending any of the real estate networking events in NYC?

So he was able to utilize a low cost of entry (cheap purchase price) and leverage someone else's time repairing the junk for free, to live pretty well - whereas I had to buy a good weedeater because I didn't have anyone to repair my junk, and I didn't want to spend all my time repairing junk weedeaters.

(B) If the landlord makes an entry in violation of division (A)(8) of this section, makes a lawful entry in an unreasonable manner, or makes repeated demands for entry otherwise lawful that have the effect of harassing the tenant, the tenant may recover actual damages resulting from the entry or demands, obtain injunctive relief to prevent the recurrence of the conduct, and obtain a judgment for reasonable attorney's fees, or may terminate the rental agreement.

I would think Hyattsville and nearby areas would be good for rehabbing although certainly the cost of entry is higher. 

It seems like the barrier to entry in Turnkey is fairly high.

There are cheaper entry points, the father you get from your area.. i think you will see the pattern if you look in different areas 

As of now I’ve been more focussed on entry strategies, vendor networking and retail sales than wholesale/wholetail exits, so it’s time to shift attention a little.