You will offer a contract of sale where there would be no commission or settlement cost and that your offer is NET to seller.Once you have control you can now work on locating an assignee - you have options -List it - not a great option -  if you want a fast sale -listing it will take too long - too many contingencies - too many gate keepers.Offer it privately for sale - all cash - as is - social media - too many moving parts - you need to negotiate with prospective buyers, show the property - write a contract of sale - and demand CASH - won't be easy - My favorite option (remember I am an auctioneer) - offer the property - while in contract - at PUBLIC AUCTION - advertise it for 3 weeks and let the auctioneer do his magic - it is fast - predictable - all cash and as is without contingencies. 

Today, the tenant emailed stating that the smell is getting significantly stronger in the bathroom walls and believes it is a "health hazard" and is asking for a rent reduction until this issue is resolved. 

The main difference being this time the money is much more private than public so there won't be all the collateral damage. 

You will then understand why some of those public speaking classes or debate classes become so important.Good luck!

The concern with mold is when it becomes airborne (able to be inhaled by infants/health-compromised individuals, etc).

@Mylene Bel, The IRS publications state if you are a non-resident alien and have any US source income you are normally required to file a 1040NR, now there are some trade agreements with certain counties and other variables, but this is why I suggest a Tax expert who specializes in this type work. 

The reason a mortgage company can get a lift stay is that they have a collateral interest in the property and it is public record.

We checked with the NC college residency requirements and the only thing we are questioning now is if she'd be kicked off of our health insurance if she was made an independent and removed from our taxes.

However this would leave us cash poor because a recent health issue ate up a good deal of savings (its ok,  that's what it's there for?)

We all know they are the vast minority, but they are the ones that are going to dictate public policy and the ones people remember.