When the rental stops making sense
Owning rentals in Polk County has gotten harder. Insurance premiums have climbed, property taxes jump when a property changes hands or loses homestead, and every turnover seems to cost more: paint, flooring, appliances, and weeks without rent. Add a difficult tenant or a roof that needs replacing, and many landlords decide it’s time to sell.
The problem is that a traditional listing works best with a vacant, freshly updated house. That means ending the lease, waiting through a vacancy, paying for repairs, and then paying an agent. That’s often months and thousands of dollars before you see a dime.
Selling to us is simpler
- Tenants can stay. We take over the lease and the security deposit at closing.
- No showings to schedule around your tenants’ lives, and no disruption to the rent.
- No turnover repairs. We buy as-is.
- Problem tenants are OK. Late rent, lease violations, or an eviction in progress? We factor it in.
- Portfolios welcome. Sell one house or several at once, including duplexes and small multifamily.
What about taxes?
Selling investment property can trigger capital gains and depreciation recapture. Some landlords use a 1031 exchange to defer those taxes, which has strict timelines. Talk with your CPA before you sell. We’re happy to coordinate the closing date around your plan.
Get an offer
Tell us about the property and the lease situation. We’ll look at the rent, condition, and recent sales, and send you a written cash offer, typically within a day. No commissions, no fees, no obligation.