Get a quality commercial broker (ideally someone who is well familiar with Greenwich Village and ask for their recommendation.

Young single guy, a condo would be nice but another multi family would be even more ideal.

I deal with more traditional lenders on the residential side so I don't even yet know of anyone in the lending world I could even ask about this locally.

Ideally the rents cover most/all of the expenses which will lower your cost of living and accelerate your savings rate.

Thankfully I’ve never experienced being homeless, but I remember living on noodles and peanut butter in a small apartment with no furniture.  

Remember, you get zero return on equity in a property.

My first few properties would ideally need light cosmetic rehab as I'm not looking to take on large rehab projects while I'm still building my team. 

It's an exaggeration from what I remember, but it gives the general idea of how someone can stay in your place causing havoc for a long time when you don't know what you are doing.  

The most common method of making connections is simply reaching out and asking for connections.The most successful investors are also the most efficient, and not only nail the follow up, but also take the time to really get to know and understand the ideal candidates for their next investing opportunity.Not all of us with the will and way have the means to develop a business idea to full potential.

Remember that after debt service most landlords on a SFH might be making a couple hundred bucks every month.