Or press on and 'get in the game' with a SFR? 

Stick to it and keep pressing forward.FWIW, I took my account manager smoked ribs...food bribes are legal!

For me I knew there was a better way and as I grew up watching TV gurus, studying on my on, and networking I've taken a different approach. 

Meth heads target vacant buildings for removal of plumbing and AC units.Once you own it, put the lights on timers and go to the thrift store and buy an old black and white TV and leave that running in the house.

As I move my stuff in I become more and more dissastisfied, the direct tv i was promised doesn't work, half the electrical outlets dont work and the smoke detectors dont work.

Seeking to provide more aid to troubled borrowers, House lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would enable homeowners to shrink their mortgages in bankruptcy court.http://www.fool.com/news/associated-press/2007/12/12/house-committee-approves-mortgage-bankruptcy-measu.aspxThis would push mortgage rates up and make home ownership more difficult for most Americans.

counters are old tile, the cabinets are pressed board, the flooring is trashed but this unit has a value of ~$700K (for the one unit). 

They have stuff that they care about.In one market I know the typical 1 or 2 bed condo comes completely furnished down to the towels, plates, TV, etc.

Just curious since most of these TV show show people buying and selling supposedly within 30 days.

and other schemes that allow politicians to get on TV and look good.