When an offer from a buyer comes in from their agent, if we accept it, we contact the title company we use and send them the contract . . and they take the deal to the closing table. 

Time sink: takes so much effort and time while working full time.Option 2: Buying Rental Property in a Cheaper MarketPros:Time to cash is immediate is about 40 days from closing time.Landlord friendly: which means eviction and rent control in LandlordDiversification: Investing in a different location spreads the risk.Property Appreciation: Some emerging markets might offer significant appreciation over time.Established Rental Market: Easier to find tenants in established rental markets with a high demand.Potential to build an ADU: i can build on the property land.

How long did it take and is there anything I should prepare for? 

Should I try to sell without repairing (taking a loss even if I could find a buyer)? 

I’m hopeful she will make a change once we address it with her, and if not I will take action as suggested in previous comments.

Now she is trying to get me to pay her to take down the posts.

Take a step back and look at what you are saying and asking.

But I take out the dish washers, the washer and dryer, all ceiling fans (switch to dome lights) and garbage disposals.

This would be about $40,000 and would take approximate 8 months to accomplish.

If you have a problem with that process, I believe it would take a change in the law.