Many, but not all, investors in New York are net worth focused rather than income focused.

Everything is newly built with a warranty.In 2 years time once subdivision gets built out 225,000 house is worth 275,000.I focus on commercial real estate.   

I believe I will focus primarily on rentals and flips.

This may be unpopular, but I'd say focus on earning more for now, much much more.

I intend to focus on garage apartments or separate rooms in private properties.

And as for distance investing, check out "Long Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene" It's a really good book sort of focused around SFRs but the same principles exist with multifamily.

I'd focus more on the kitchen if either that or the bathroom.If you've never screened before, you can use a background and credit check platform through your local LL association or any number of online sites like cozy or smart move.A realtor/PM will most likely charge 1 month's rent to place. 

In this case I'm specifically focusing on SFH or small MFH, out of state owners, both owner-occupied and rental properties.Thanks all!

I had terrible credit when I was younger, it's a roadblock for sure, but one that isn't too hard to beat with a little focus and tenacity.

I would say time block, and focus on lead gen.