By hanging on to the property as a rental and selling the lots, the future value outweighs selling right now.  

They also said that anything within the walls of my unit would be on me... such as broken sink handle, refrigerator, etc.

It's so easy to have some magnetic signs hanging around to throw on your other vehicle if you want to go do a bid and not take your big ole truck.I have no answer as to why they don't take advantage of this.....it's just dumb (maybe there's your answer :-) I have the company name on 3 out of 4 work trucks .

Paint the walls.

Maybe it's just the price, so if you can't lower the price, maybe refi and hang on to it until the spring buying season.

Quote from @Jaron Walling: Without getting to political I'd say no.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Quote from @Henry Lazerow:My guess is most of the deals selling go to newbies who have no idea what a rehab really costs or that once you open the walls the costs often go up 10's of thousands so you need a solid margin to make money. 

I am getting married next October and want to be able to hang out with my future children but it is a little hard to visualize that since I don't have kids and am not married yet.What book would you recommend to read next to really pound my why into my head?

Assets identified in this study include:Appliances: Dishwashers, refrigerators, and ice machinesInterior Finishes: ceiling fans, flooring and decorative wall treatmentsFurniture and Fixtures: shelving, counters, mirrors and cabinetsSpecialized Equipment: diagnostic machines and hydraulic liftsSecurity and Communication Systems: key card readers, telephone connections and security cameras30% of the total depreciable basis was classified as 15-year class life.