I am so new to the concept of real estate investing that I haven't quite pointed myself in a single direction.

Consider the "multiple funnel" concept...You have developed sources for properties.

Maybe Journal Sq, via Jersey city.Steve

Would these be journal entries?  

Also, most wall ovens aren't exactly 24/30/36" wide, make sure to look at the actual specs for dimensions if you are trying to keep the existing surround or cabinetry.You can borrow cabinet door/facing material by converting some existing cupboard to an open cubby, or you can change the facing material at the wall oven completely (think 'accent column' as a concept).  

I would pay those if I were looking to do a complicated tax structure that you needed somebody knowledgeable in the ins and outs of some truly intricate tax concepts, how to apply them and how to keep them legit.If you're looking for somebody to help you with a MFH, an entity set up and some bookkeeping and tax work - well - to be honest, at those rates, you'd better get golden paperclips attached to your papers and a massage while you sit in your appointment.  

If you understand the concepts and choices, you will get better service and a better result from your attorney.

But let's say they agree to even hear out the concept.  

The concept is that the agent "list" you as a buyer instead of listing real estate. 

I have an old work associate that introduced me to the concept years ago and I know a decent bit about the mechanics of it, but not a lot of the specifics.