But even so, the attorney cautioned against going to court since we will need to get expert witnesses to testify on top of spending $5k-$10k just to retain an attorney.

I am at my wit's end on how to get something going!

Every city has it's own DNA and some cities will have a flat line while others will continue to drop.I agree wit Taz in his assessment and would add that anyone thinking that RE recovery equals a steep incline in pricing is sadly mistaken.

Find a realtor who works in the niche your looking for and get set up wits some emails, and go look at some.

Looking forward to witnessing your progress and how you utilize the South Florida market. 

I am considered to be an expert witness in cases regarding, garage space converted into habitable space.

That way you have witnesses as per what they agreed to do in case you get sued.My philosophy in this business is, trust in God but lock your car.If you go to my file place you will find a huge amount of forms to use for the seller and the tenant buyer.If you go to my blog you will find a huge amount of resources lease option assignments.http://beta.biggerpockets.com/posts/user/REISkillsThis is just the seller side and this took me an hour of my time to type out. 

HiI don't have answer but witness something like what you said done.I don't know details bc I was out of the loop.It was an estate, 90+ yr old executor.

If it’s not too much to ask I would love to witness a step by step process of an experienced investor project (Mentor).

You can probably refinance and get as much cash out of your house before selling wit O.F.