.: Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals fall under Federal Fair Housing.

My advice, not knowing the numbers, let it go on the short sale, support your mom by helping her move and supporting her emotionally. 

Generally speaking,....An SFR usually has an intangible emotional component to it.

(My previous property manager was quite good -- disciplined, organized, clear, skilled, etc..

@Will Reed unfortunately there can be no emotion in business.

I have had one offer in the mid 2's.. so I dont know  maybe that drip income I would have put to good use.. maybe I probably just spend it on stuff.. and would not have the discipline to put it aside.. thats why i love land once i pay for it It sits there. 

They have limited funds and very emotional :) My lender is in #2 category ( we sat through a bit over half a dozen lenders within category #2) .

There is a discipline to this and needs to be done with caution.

A person's potential home isn't viewed as purely a commodity, it's an emotional reaction, e.g.: Will I like coming home to this place?

Of course, this is where they play into your emotions and pushing to up-sell their program, because making "professional decisions yields professional results."