What key factors should first-time borrowers consider when securing funding for their initial real estate investment?

I guess it’s not the right time for me and my husband to start Airbnb business even though we enjoyed our stay at different airbnb places every year.

@Thomas SehonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If you’re concerned speak with a real estate attorney. 

I’m know to the real wastage investing game.

Surely the mighty NY real estate industry has stakeholders with deep pockets and an army of attorneys to work on this thing, no?

No, not a hostile take over in the purest sense of the term, they didn't get the business's themself, but they took the business from the business's.

Connect with a local investor friendly agent and start attending local real estate investing meet ups.Good luck!

Employee and Employer (business owner). 

I'm Evan and I've been reading about real estate investing (and other personal finance books) over the summer and I have learned alot and would like reach the seventh level of wealth via real estate.