I’m still trying to grasp these terms

I'm fairly new to real estate investing and still getting the grasp of everything but I would say there are details you should figure out before making a decision, especially with a assessments being less than the current asking price.

I’m just trying to get a grasp on each concept of the process and calculator.

Listening to that podcast regularly will give you a great grasp of what multi family investors around the country are experiencing. 

Many attorneys purport to practice in a certain area, but they do not really grasp the objectives and preferences of the client.Just like there is no single area of real estate that is best for everyone, there is no single real estate attorney that is best everyone. 

This is an ambiguity that people don't grasp and it's not easy to explain.

I found the #askBP podcast and will do some searching through that to help me grasp some beginning concepts.

So I have a pretty solid grasp on loans, terms, stips, and what it takes to get a loan bought.

You definitely don't want a commission split nor do you need the systems and training that the larger brokerages offer.As far as your own purchases, you could start out using a lawyer to review documents and help you understand everything until you have a better grasp on it.

Making sure this aligns with your goals is another discussionIf you are not sure about your current PM company I would set up a meeting with them and get some clearifications on what their policy and procedures are and get a better grasp on the financials of your investment property.