The goal would be to earn some extra side cash to save and to network with other real estate professionals.

Seems the most likely route will to just save the cash needed.

Do you have any cash saved up?

Hello Courtney,Your options are private money(meaning family, friends, etc), HML, borrowing against a 401K or other retirement vehicle or can you take a HELOC out on your primary home?

Dave Cooper from Paper City Savings will to. 

This would save you a ton with taxes - although it is in your best interest to speak with an accountant who can run the numbers for the different scenarios. 

Bankruptcy court has said they have no assets for unsecured claims.And they got another 1/3 when the project started, first day.This was an old established company but a few years ago the owner retired and sold it to a man that has a sales, but not a construction, background. 

Hopefully someone can help shed some light on what my options here are:I've been speaking to my dad, who is a service disabled retired veteran, about working together on some REI deals.

The first time I saw him, he approached me, asking me personal questions in a very rude manner, I mean obviously he knew I didn't live there (btw I'm Hispanic) And the majority of the residents are older white retires.

Don't know how much you have saved to get started but taking advantage of FHA is a much cheaper way to enter the NYC market.