Now the process did take four months (as those who have dealt with Short Sales know the pain) and during that time the renters that were in the house were evicted.  

It was painful, but I finally did it.  

It was down to her and one other girl and we definitely made the right decision because we took the time to get to know her and the same is true whether you’re hiring contractors—you know, sometimes it’s kind of a pain in the butt to go out and meet three different contractors at a job because it’s three different appointments and three different hours out of your schedule, but if you hire the right one up front?

Their process is such a pain to deal with.

And it's a freaking pain in the neck to deal with banks!

It's a pain in the neck to get to thanks to the border, both to get in Canada and then into the USA...and of course back again. 

So I feel your pain and wish you all the best!

I feel your pain.

Gota love family, a pain with or without them. 

For example, if they're aching of tenants and management the most - try to negotiate a master lease option where you manage the properties.