If you don't know a mortgage/financial pro, I would recommend seeking out a couple of investors who have been successful and asking them for a referral to "their guy".  

I am seeking a property management company for my duplex in the Foster Powell neighborhood.If anyone has a recommended company, I'd appreciate referrals.Thank you, Amy

If lender cannot seek liquidation of collaterals securing loan and no one is up to wasting money to open probate in order to have standing, only to facilitate a no-win short sale?

@Jeshua Moore This sounds over simplistic, but seek out a mentor in your area and offer to help him or her any way you can for free.

Seeking buyers, advice, knowledge, and local investor connections

Seek the services of a qualified attorney, especially if you are new to landlording.

Account Closed Another potential avenue depending on the strength of your credit and risk tolerance is to seek out personal or signature loans.

You must seek your own legal counsel because nobody here o this forum understands your specific situation. 

If you have any doubt or questions, seek legal help as the ramifications of your actions could have huge implications down the road, when it will really matter.Good luck!!!

They probably won't show up to contest and then it will go to auction and you're buddy will set whatever bid he's willing to sell the property for up to the maximum allowed which includes principal+interest+attorneys fees+penalties.