To SIT, and stay, hold to current position. 

I sit on the Board of Advisors for FTF, and have invested in more than a half-dozen deals (average investment of $25K) in the past 18 months. 

I'd say just sit back and relax.

Unfortunately, these units are now sitting vacant, despite our efforts.

Have they been sitting empty for a while?

They can give you a better feel for the neighborhoods, property conditions, and any particular quirks of the market.About properties sitting on the market for 30-60+ days, it could be due to market conditions, pricing, or the need for repairs.

I could be completely wrong though....Keep in mind that in the past 100 years not 1 sitting president has EVER been re-elected during a recession / economic hardship created under there watch. 

If your attorney makes a special trip just to do your case and sits and waits while the regular guys get first hearings you will pay through the nose.Dave DonnettMike HaasForest HeisPS: Hamilton County strictly enforces the rule that if the property is in an LLC or the eviction is brought in the name of a management company, a lwyer must appear.

I want to know where the best markets are at the moment and is it possible for me to acquire one while only sitting on $15k.

If you're going after fix and flips then you'll need real estate-flip loans which are short term and high interest - in which case they care more about the property/deal than how leveraged you are (but they do still care, along with how much cash you're bringing into the deal) 3 - Similar question, same answers above. 4 - Yes... sitting on the market for 4 months is weird UNLESS that's the norm in the area.