It just didn't seem like the best idea since selling it, we would probably only get pennies on the dollar.

And you do not need a penny to start REI - many people's first investment came to fruition because of friends, family, or even partners.

Give your property a makeover, a fresh coat of paint.

A fresh coat of paint can do wonders along with cleaning the carpet or using something like rejuvenate on laminate floors.

Unfortunately, one of my Apts had to have all the pipes replaced and at the time the retired plumber went with copper. 

Seems penny-wise and pound foolish.

People on that app with Quest shall be on exactly the same app (which does an awful lot for the money…some of you are so penny wise, pound foolish when it comes to your time & money, valuing the latter over the former by much too much) with different window dressing.

There is a mortgage so that also adds to the amount desired, though my inexperienced self still feels it would sell for a pretty penny once fixed up.

On the first property, we sued and won a judgement of over $6,000 but I have not seen a penny and it's been over 18 months since the judgement.

This was extremely frustrating since he charges a pretty penny for closings.Based off my experience I would not recommend him for a 1031 transaction.