I certainly would in your shoes.  

That's exactly what I would do in your shoes.

I always asked him to out the other person shoes on for just minute.

Welcome Rose!  

I am sure there are others out there in my shoes who are also having the same issue. 

@Rose Davis Hi Rose, In my opinion the decision depends on your goals and the tax advantages/disadvantages.  

Treat people well (as people have said here - treat people as you would want to be treated or as if you were the buyer or seller yourself - step into their shoes) and you won't need to spend much or anything on advertising yourself online, bus stop signs, etc.

Good contractors that work at some of the cut-rate prices and shoe string budgets that many investors try to work with in this area, well that is another story...

If I were in your shoes, I would find a local cash buyer who may have experience with this type of transaction.  

Put yourself in the lenders shoes.