This might be a better situation if you are leaving the country.Just some other thoughts. 

What should we do in this situation?  

I understand your situation—investing in LA at today’s prices makes it tough to find solid returns.

In any market, there are those whose situation forces them to make changes and they will bite the bullet and sell.I don't expect interest rates will change much unless they get rid of the Fed, which I don't expect to happen.

But tell us your particular situation so that we can understand it better. 

I'm not quite sure as i've never been in this situation before, just throwing an idea out there. 

But those folks were in way worse situations than you are..  

Any advice for this situation?

This left the remaining roommate in a difficult situation, and he is now trying to find a new roommate.I have informed both tenants that they are equally bound to the 12-month lease agreement and that rent must be paid in full, regardless of one tenant moving out.

I feel like my agent really downplayed the situation.