Start Here: What You Need to Know
If you are a tired landlord in Florida ready to sell your rental, you do not have to evict anyone, finish deferred repairs, or wait for a lease to end. We buy tenant-occupied rentals as-is, including problem tenants, properties behind on maintenance, and out-of-state rentals you are tired of managing from afar.
You skip the make-ready, the vacancy gap, and the agent commissions, and you get a clean cash exit on your timeline.
Quick facts at a glance
- Sell with tenants in place?
- Yes — we often keep the existing lease, so no eviction is needed.
- Problem or non-paying tenant?
- Still fine. We take the property and situation as-is.
- Fix it up first?
- No. Deferred maintenance is expected; we buy as-is.
- Out of state?
- Yes — we handle remote closings for out-of-state landlords.
- Tenant's lease?
- Existing leases generally transfer to the new owner under Florida law.
- Commissions / make-ready?
- None. No repainting, no repairs, no lost rent.
Sell With Tenants In Place
One of the biggest reasons landlords delay selling is the tenant question. With a cash investor buyer, the tenant is usually an asset, not an obstacle — we may keep the lease in place and step into your shoes as the new owner.
There is no need to evict, no need to time the sale to a lease expiration, and no awkward conversation about showings disrupting your renters. We handle the transition.
When It Is Time to Get Out
Non-paying or destructive tenants, a property that eats every month's rent in repairs, rising insurance and taxes, distance management headaches, or simply being done with the 2 a.m. phone calls.
Florida's insurance market has been brutal on small landlords, and many are quietly deciding the returns no longer justify the stress. If that is you, a fast as-is sale is a clean way out.
No make-ready, no commissions
Selling a rental retail usually means getting the tenant out, repainting, repairing, then listing — weeks of lost rent and thousands in prep, plus commissions. We skip all of it. As-is, occupied, deferred maintenance and all, on a closing date you choose.
How the Sale Works
- Send us the address, the rent roll, and the lease status.
- We make a written cash offer based on as-is condition — tenants stay put.
- We coordinate the transfer of the lease and security deposit at closing.
- We close at a Florida title company; you're done being a landlord.
Pros & cons
Pros
- No eviction and no make-ready
- No lost rent during a vacancy gap
- Sell problem tenants and deferred maintenance as-is
- Remote-friendly for out-of-state owners
Cons / Trade-offs
- The cash price is below a renovated vacant sale
- If the rental cash-flows well, holding may beat selling
- You give up future appreciation and income
Done being a landlord?
Get a cash offer on your rental as-is — tenants and all, no eviction required.
Get My Cash Offer Call 904-606-9163Taxes, Depreciation, and the 1031 Option
Selling a rental has a different tax profile than selling your home — worth understanding before you sign.
Capital gains and depreciation recapture
You'll owe capital-gains tax on the profit, plus depreciation recapture on the depreciation you claimed over the years (taxed at a higher rate). For long-held rentals, recapture can be a meaningful number that surprises owners.
The 1031 exchange
If you're reinvesting in another investment property, a 1031 exchange can defer those taxes — but it has strict deadlines (identify a replacement within 45 days, close within 180) and requires a qualified intermediary. A clean, on-time cash closing from us fits neatly into a 1031 timeline.
Florida has no state income tax, so this is a federal question — confirm the numbers with your CPA before closing.
Hidden Things When Selling a Rental
- You don't have to evict to sell. Many landlords assume they must deliver a vacant house. To a cash buyer, an occupied unit with a paying tenant is often more valuable, not less.
- Leases transfer with the property. Under Florida law the tenant generally keeps their lease terms, so a sale doesn't require disrupting them — which keeps it simple.
- Florida insurance is squeezing small landlords. Premium spikes and non-renewals have quietly turned cash-flowing rentals into break-even headaches. Run your real numbers.
- Security deposits get reconciled at closing. We handle the deposit transfer so you're not on the hook for it after you've sold.
- Capital gains and depreciation recapture apply. A rental sale has a different tax profile than a primary home — talk to a CPA, and ask about a 1031 exchange if you're reinvesting.
Chris Moore
"Most tired landlords think they're stuck until the lease ends or the tenant leaves. They're not. I'll buy it occupied, keep the tenant if they're paying, and handle the deposit and lease transfer — you just stop getting the midnight phone calls."
"We're local, we're veteran-owned, and there's no call center and no script — just a straight, honest conversation about what actually serves you, even when the right answer is not selling to us."
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell with a tenant still living there?
Yes. We buy occupied rentals and often keep the existing lease, so no eviction is needed.
What if my tenant is not paying or is a problem?
Still fine. We take the property and the situation as-is, including difficult tenants.
Do I have to fix up the rental first?
No. Deferred maintenance is expected. We buy as-is.
I own it out of state. Can you still buy it?
Yes. We handle remote closings for out-of-state landlords regularly.
Will the sale affect my tenant's rights?
Existing leases generally transfer to the new owner under Florida law, so your tenant keeps their lease terms. We handle it properly.