You should not need an empty building to sell
Many owners believe they have to get difficult tenants out before they can sell. That can take months and cost money in legal fees and lost rent. We buy rental properties with tenants in place, including the ones who are causing the headaches.
Situations we buy through
- Tenants who pay late, partially, or not at all
- Property damage, unauthorized occupants, or pets beyond the lease
- Holdover tenants whose lease ended
- Family members or friends living rent-free
- An eviction case that is filed, stalled, or about to start
- Tenants who refuse access for repairs or showings
Why a traditional sale gets stuck
A retail buyer walking through an occupied unit sees the tenant, the condition, and the uncertainty. Lenders often want documented rents. A difficult tenant can refuse access, make showings unpleasant, or scare off buyers entirely.
We look past that. Our offer accounts for the occupancy situation, so you do not have to resolve it first.
If an eviction is already underway
Florida evictions follow a court process that starts with a written notice and continues through county court. If you have already started, tell us where the case stands. Useful details include:
- The type of notice served and when
- Whether a case has been filed, and the case number
- Any court dates or judgments
- The amount of rent owed
We are not attorneys and cannot advise you on your case. Keep working with your attorney, and we will coordinate timing around where the case is.
What we need from you
- The property address and number of units
- Which units are occupied and by whom (tenant, family, holdover)
- Current rent and any balances owed
- Copies of leases, if you have them
Missing paperwork is common. Tell us what you know.
What changes after closing
Once we close, the tenant relationship is ours. You stop taking the calls, stop covering the repairs, and stop carrying the risk. Deposits held for tenants transfer to us through the title company.
What not to do while you wait
Frustration is understandable, but Florida law prohibits landlords from taking matters into their own hands. Changing the locks, shutting off utilities, or removing a tenant's belongings to force them out can expose you to liability. Talk with a landlord-tenant attorney about the right next step, and consider whether selling is simpler.
Security deposits and prepaid rent
Deposits and any prepaid rent you are holding are credited to the buyer at closing through the title company. That keeps the transfer clean and makes sure the tenant's money follows the property, as it should.
Tenants with housing assistance
We buy properties with tenants who use housing vouchers. When a property with an assisted tenant is sold, the new owner works with the local housing authority to continue the arrangement. Tell us which units have assistance so we can plan for it.
Why owners sell instead of fight
- An eviction can take weeks or months and still end with an empty, damaged unit
- Legal fees and lost rent add up quickly
- One bad tenant can push good tenants to leave
- Selling ends the stress on a date you choose
Short on documents? That is normal.
Owners dealing with difficult tenants often have incomplete records: a lease that expired years ago, rent paid in cash, or no written lease at all. Share what you have and what you remember. We will verify what we can and account for the rest in our offer.
