You WILL need cash...either yours or others such as friends, family, banks, HML...but you WILL need some.

Is there a bank or lender out there that will allow him to refinance the home and subsequently owner finance it to a buyer? 

I suppose you have been reporting the rental income and expenses(including depreciation) on your tax return.If you get paid in Italian currency - it is your job to convert the amounts in USD when reporting it on your return.If you hold the property in an entity(partnership or corporation) you may have additional informational forms to file with the IRS.If you have a bank account in Italy with a value over $10,000 - you also have an additional informational forms to file with the IRS.You should have been entitled to a step-up in basis upon inheritance.

That way it looks like you have the money in the bank with bank statements.

If anyone can point me in the right direction that would be greatly appreciated or refer me to any local banks that may fit my needs.Thank you!! 

I bought a Bank of America foreclosure years ago, and it was a great experience. 

I think the banks spam/virus blocker may be stopping the emails from getting to him. 

Do you loan your money, bank money and/or investors money?  

Do any of you know any banks that do this?

I met with a loan officer from a small local bank with only 6 branches.