Thank you all for the much-needed advice.I have agreed to buy area rugs for the entire condo and put soundproofing foam under it.Hopefully seeing that I've put up the $600 expense will show those people that I am willing to work with them and they will back off.

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Not all realtors are investor oriented, so spend some time finding the right person.One more thing. 

We buy discount or wholesale rugs and plaster the place with them.

I am still very much oriented on growth, but I want it to be stable growth with a strong foundation.

Anyway, I'm real busy with my ventures, and meanwhile I have a day job (granted its a work from home on my own schedule - sweet gig) but it's been getting brushed further and further under the rug cause I'm just too busy to give it my all.

I am thirsty for knowledge and I am an action and results oriented type of person.

http://www.postlets.com/repb/7487798I think I'd lose the mirror on the floor in the bedroom and the rug under the coffee table.

Secondly, the brokerage business is commission oriented so yes, many brokers are going to be motivated by the prospect of collecting both sides of the commission.

Use cost-efficient area rugs to add softness and decor to your rooms and those can be easily swapped out and updated as needed.