Sell a Rental With Tenants in Place
Local cash home buyers since 2016. 1,000+ houses bought in St. Louis MO & IL. 4.7 on Google from 65+ reviews. Read Google reviews.
As-is cash offer. No repairs. We typically cover closing costs. About 2 weeks — you pick the date.
You can sell a St. Louis rental without evicting first. House Sold Easy buys single-family rentals and small multi-family properties with tenants in place, as-is, for cash. Tell us about the lease, deposits, and who lives there. Call 636-525-1566.
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How a tenant-occupied sale works
We review rent, lease end date, deposit handling, and whether anyone is behind. Missouri security-deposit rules still apply — deposits are generally limited and must be accounted for after move-out. We do not give legal advice; your closer or an attorney can confirm your file.
A walkthrough needs proper notice to the tenant. If showings are a fight, we talk through photos, a narrower visit, or what we can price from the outside plus documents.
What happens to the lease
Sometimes the buyer takes the property subject to the lease. Sometimes the plan is vacancy after closing. We say which before you sign. You should not promise the tenant something we have not agreed to.
Problem tenants and eviction
We can still review the house. Eviction has to follow Missouri procedure. We cannot promise to “handle” an illegal lockout or skip notice. If a case is already filed, bring the paperwork.
Common questions
Can I sell with tenants still living there?
Yes. Many of our rental purchases close occupied.
Does the lease transfer?
It can. We will say whether we take the house subject to the lease.
What if tenants are not paying?
We review it. Possession issues are handled under Missouri law, not by cutting corners.
What happens to the security deposit?
It is transferred or accounted for under the lease and Missouri rules.
Do I need to evict before closing?
Not always. It depends on the lease and the plan for the property.
Can you buy a duplex or small multi-family?
Often yes, in the same about-75-mile area.
How fast can you close?
About two weeks when title is clear, same as our other purchases.
Call 636-525-1566. We answer 24/7.
What to have ready
Address, rent amount, lease end date, deposit amount, whether anyone is behind, and whether you have given notice. Photos help if a walkthrough is hard to schedule. We still prefer to see the inside when we can do it legally.
Landlords who are just tired — vacancies, one more repair, one more call at night — may want tired of landlording as well. The offer process is the same.
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After you send the lease
We read it. We do not need a perfect file to start, but a missing deposit ledger or a handshake occupancy is something title and the next owner have to understand. Be straight about who lives there. Call 636-525-1566.
Talk to a person
Call or text 636-525-1566 any time. House Sold Easy has bought 1,000+ houses in St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois since 2016. You will deal with David Dodge or Michael Slane. The office is at 1750 S Brentwood Blvd, Suite 503, in Brentwood. Google shows 4.7 stars from 65+ reviews — read those on Google, not as stars on this page.
If you want the cash path, send the address on the form. If you want a listing net sheet, get that from an agent and compare. We will not pretend every house should sell to us.