@Jason SchimerMiami, FLis an extremely challenging market to invest in, and knowing all about the different neighbrhoods, dynamic market trends, emerging areas and prices down to the sq/ft for every zip code will make you succeed in Miami.I just did a 100% cash on cash ROI in Miami, FL in 92 days for a duplex in Little River area of Miami.

Property is in good shape and is in no need of any immediate face lifts.

When I have nothing better to do, I get out and talk to people, and view homes to see what is trending.

If I have carpet, I make certain it’s in fairly good shape and free of major stains.

It it's in good shape and you don't have plans of major exterior renovations, just leave it be. 

@Justin Dixon, (thought bubble): I'm often curious why so many people look to buy homes, when they're in no better borrowing shape than the current owners - but are still surprised it's so hard?...

Sounds like you're losing out on rent for September, October, and November, plus have a difficult task ahead of you to get the apartment back in shape to sell, or may need to offer a discount to the buyer.

Adam, one piece of advice would be to leave your check book and credit cards at home.Every free seminar I've even been to has been an upsell to a seminar that does cost money, and/or a book/tape course and/or (the trend seems to be toward) a coaching program that has either a big up-front cost or a monthly ongoing fee.If you would like to go study how a salesman pitches a room of people however, it will probably be a great case study in sales techniques, especially the last 15-30 minutes where they really ratchet up the sales techniques.You'll get to see all the techniques like getting the audience to agree with simple statements to build rapport, presenting the "total cost" and then "slashing" it for a "today only discount", the old classic "limited time only, while supplies last" and its variant "for the first ___ people at the back of the room", etc.I've gotten good value out of seminars over the years.

I currently have about $1500 but i figure around tax time i should have about $10,000 and my credit should be in ok shape.

The house APPEARS to be in fantastic shape!