You could always do a price reduction and see if that would net you a renter.

It was a hard pill to swallow since she was paying the rent.

You can counter with a reduction in closing cost.  

So, you are realizing decent principal reduction with each payment made.

I didn't call the seller a liar, just said this has been hidden behind the door and I need a reduction. 

From today's news release:For the first time in state history, the Governor has directed the State Water Resources Control Board to implement mandatory water reductions in cities and towns across California to reduce water usage by 25 percent.

Bear in mind that selling a house yourself still comes with cost - ie longer time on market may have an impact on your holding costs or personal situation, and the longer your house sits, the more likely you'll take a price reduction on the sale.  

(The little pill bottle in the kitchen "before" pic really tells the story)  Congrats!

Was laid off after two years amidst a large staff reduction. 

Total rent cost scenario = rent due every monthTotal own cost scenario = PITI due every month, + utilities, - interest tax deduction, - principal reduction, - avg YoY appreciation/12, - forced appreciation (if you fix it up.)For example, a completely made-up scenario where the numbers are made-up but demonstrate a very real principal:Total rent cost scenario = ($1500) Rent = $1500 true internal monthly costTotal own cost scenario = ($2300) PITI + ($250) utilities - $150 interest deduction - $450 principal reduction - $300 [2% YoY/12months] - $150 [Assuming $9,000 of value added from improvements divided over five years living in home] = $1500 true internal monthly costOnce you've calculated your total liability for each scenario, then you should weigh out the non-tangible benefits of each:Renting - increased mobility, limited responsibility for repairs and things, lower up-front out-of-pocket cost.Owning - Net worth of owners across the US has been shown to be much greater than renters.