. - The property manager should be able to educate you on a market (if needed) , help you form a strategy, fit right into your due diligence process, and execute on a clear takeover game plan as soon as you hold title.- Resonable pricing for the area! 

So far I've started to read some books by Robert Kiyosaki and I've looked through articles and videos online.

In my rehab, which I visit the house w a GC (so numbers are right, he game me 170k with padding and I added 15k for holding).

They’ve got the game figured out.

But a condo would "get you in the game" and hopefully will appreciate some while you are living there for free or next to nothing.

I do see a few videos about using the Bigger Pockets Calculators, but I am just wonding if there is something that can explain a little more depth, as far as what the numbers mean?

You'll still be ahead of the game by generating income from it.  

Yes I am reading books, forums, blogs, watching videos and listening to podcasts about investing in RE, but any more information before actually investing would be greatly appreciated.

On the other hand, if you are accredited, then there are many other choices with much more experience, much more skin in the game and/or much lower fees.

So trust me, its just the name of the game.