As a stranger, I find that your concern is refreshing.

Whether they would do it for a total stranger or not is the question.

Even if you sold at a small loss to them you would get more money than selling your interest to a stranger who doesn't have an interest in the property.The stranger will have to price the risk as high and buy real low to offset the risk and not having control.Rather than creating a sh&t storm with your family I would just make up a compelling reason you need to exit the property and sell them your shares.You could also split up the interest and sell different percentages to different family members.You could also try to buy more shares into the property to get controlling interest.It sounds like however that everyone might be going different directions.Even if you sold at a discount it might be cheaper than going through a bunch of legal and wasted time to arrive at the same point.

Better than calling a stranger who sells 401k plans, and telling them what you think you want.

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction... and a bit awkward, too.http://www.forbes.com/sites/halahtouryalai/2012/04/11/foreclosure-frenzy-bank-of-america-sues-bank-of-america/

I just want to again say how grateful I am that you are taking the time to help a stranger!

She didn't like the entry to the apartment being in a bedroom, but there is a back door and I've seen a lot of stranger layouts than that.

You don't live there... what liability is there in renting out rooms to total strangers?

We are both members of the local REIA, so I "know" him more than just a stranger that is selling the property.

. - And why would a person turn their home over to a stranger -even if only on paper - that they don't know you, and not get any money up front for such a valuable asset other than maybe the $10 earnest money?