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Relax, we can buy that house. We’ve already bought inherited homes, rentals with tenants, mobile homes and houses that need work. Here’s how it goes, so you know what to expect. The full process is on our how it works page.
Tell us about the house and the tenancy
Scott or Dylan calls you back. Tell us who lives there, what the lease says and where things stand. A real person listens.
We see the house
Dylan walks the house with you. Then you get a written offer with the math on one page: value fixed up, repairs, and what’s left for you.
Pick your date, get paid
Sign when it works for you. Close next week or months out. Take what you want and leave the rest.
Rental problems we buy houses with
Tell us what is going on with the house and the tenancy. Here is what we see most.
A tenant who stopped paying
Late rent turns into notices, court dates and months without income. We can often look at the house while the process is open, and an attorney guides the legal steps.
A tenant who stays after the lease or a notice
A tenant who stays keeps the house tied up. Tell us where it stands and we explain what a sale could look like. A landlord-tenant attorney confirms the notices.
Damage inside the house
Holes in walls, broken fixtures, a house left in rough shape. We buy houses as they are, and Dylan sees the condition before the offer.
A tired landlord
The calls, the repairs and the changing rules weigh more than the rent. See the options for a tired landlord in Oregon.
An accidental landlord
You inherited the house, moved for work or could not sell, and the rental came by default. Selling closes that chapter. See also selling an inherited house.
An owner who lives far away
Managing repairs and tenants from another state wears people out. A direct sale can be handled remotely, with one visit from our side.
We also buy houses that need major repairs, inherited houses and mobile homes, plus houses in good shape that simply need to sell.
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Since 2018 buying houses in Oregon & Washington
Where are you with the rental right now?
Every rental is in a different place. Find your starting point and the next step that fits it.
| Where you are | What it usually means | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| The tenant pays on time and you are ready to stop being a landlord | A sale can leave the tenancy in place, and the new owner takes it over at closing. | Gather the lease, the monthly rent and the deposit details, then ask us for an offer. |
| The tenant is behind on rent | Oregon has a notice and court process for nonpayment, and removing a tenant without a court order can create liability for the landlord. | Ask a landlord-tenant attorney to serve the notice. |
| You gave a notice or started an eviction | The notice and the court timeline set the pace, and the details of a notice matter. | Keep following your attorney’s steps and ask us for an offer in parallel, so you have a number to compare. If the notice didn’t work, then you can start the eviction process, or sell the house right away. |
| The tenant stays after the lease ended, or left the house in rough shape | Damage and a stalled move-out limit who can buy the house. Many buyers ask for a clean, empty house. | Describe the condition. We buy houses as they are. |
| The lease is ending or the tenant plans to move | You can sell with the tenant in place or after the move-out, and the right timing depends on your goals. | Compare both paths with the numbers in front of you. |
| You inherited the rental or live out of state | Calls, repairs and rules are hard to manage from far away, and the rental may have come to you by default. | A direct sale can be handled remotely, with one visit from our side. |
Checked us out? Let’s talk about your house
We call you back to hear what’s going on with your house and your plans, with no pressure to sell.
We buy houses in any condition and in any situation, across Oregon and Washington.
What happens to a tenancy when you sell the house
A sale on its own leaves the tenancy in place. A buyer who purchases an occupied house usually takes the tenancy as it stands, with the lease, the rent amount and the deposit. That is why the first thing we ask for is the rental agreement.
Oregon’s landlord-tenant law sets rules for notices, rent increases, deposits and ending a tenancy. The rules depend on the type of tenancy, how long the tenant has lived there, how many units you own and the city where the house sits. Portland and some other cities add their own requirements. A landlord-tenant attorney confirms which rules apply to your property.
We are a home buying company, not a law firm. This page is general information and not legal or tax advice. An attorney confirms who has authority and what the court needs, and a CPA confirms taxes. For a rental, a landlord-tenant attorney confirms which notices apply.
How selling a rental with tenants works, step by step
Each step is short, and you can pause between them.
- Gather the rental details. The lease, the monthly rent, the deposit, any notices already given and the key dates.
- Talk to an attorney if a notice or a court case is involved. The attorney confirms the notices, the timeline and what the sale can include.
- Tell us about the house and the tenancy. Scott or Dylan listens to the whole picture, including who lives there and where things stand.
- Dylan sees the house. He walks through the inside, so the offer reflects what is really there. Entry follows the notice rules in your lease and in Oregon law.
- Dylan makes the offer. You see every number before you decide, and the offer is yours to accept or decline.
- Close with the title company. The deposit and the rent details are settled at closing as the rental agreement allows. Your attorney or the title company confirms the details for your sale.
For the move-out route, read cash for keys in Portland. For legal help, see our list of Portland landlord attorneys.
“Selling a house in Oregon with tenants can be tricky. If you’re not careful, it can be a legal minefield. We have experience with every type of tenant situation imaginable. When you call about a house with tenants, Dylan or I will listen to what’s going on with the house and the tenancy. No matter the situation, we’ll make you an offer, and walk you through every number.”
Four ways out of a rental
Before you sell, it is fair to compare the routes. Here is what each one asks of you.
Keep it and hire a property manager
You hand over the daily work and keep the house. You still carry the mortgage, taxes, repairs and the management fee.
Ask the tenant to move out on agreed terms
You offer the tenant a payment to leave by an agreed date. It can avoid a court case, and it asks for the payment and the wait for the move-out. This is called cash for keys.
End the tenancy by notice
You give written notice for a reason Oregon law allows. Notice periods, paperwork and possible payments to the tenant apply, and an attorney confirms them.
Sell the house with the tenant in place
You sell the house as it is, with the rental agreement running. You skip the move-out timeline, the cleaning and the repairs a regular listing needs.
You can combine routes. Many owners agree on a move-out first and sell the empty house afterward. Wondering whether the offer changes once we see the inside? Dylan walks the house, and the offer is built line by line on one page, so you see every number. The answer is in the questions below. Our tired landlord guide goes through the routes in more detail, and the cash sale vs agent page explains the trade-offs of a cash sale.
Guides for every stage of a rental
Read more when you want the detail.
I’m a tired landlord: your options in Oregon
The four ways out of a rental and how each one works.
Cash for keys in Portland
A clean exit for you and the tenant.
Selling a house with tenants without legal headaches
The sale from the landlord’s side.
Selling a rental with tenants without eviction
How an occupied rental can sell.
Top 5 landlord attorneys in Portland
A starting point for finding legal help.
Sell a house with tenants in St. Johns
A neighborhood example.
Questions about selling a house with tenants in Oregon
Straight answers to what landlords ask us most.
Can I sell a house in Oregon with the tenant still living in it?
Yes. Better Off Home Buyers buys houses with tenants in place and in any condition. The tenancy continues under the rental agreement, and the new owner takes it over at closing. Share the lease, the rent amount and the deposit details early, so the offer reflects the whole picture.
What if the tenant doesn’t let you inside. Can you still buy it?
Yes, we have purchased multiple homes without ever seeing the inside.
Will your offer drop when you see the inside of the house?
When we have the initial conversation about the house over the phone, you will tell us everything we can about the condition of the home. We might be able to make you a ballpark offer, in a range, over the phone. Once we see the house in person, we will refine the offer price. See how a cash sale compares with listing.
Do I have to evict my tenant before I sell?
No. A house can be sold with the tenant in place. Whether to end the tenancy first depends on your goals, your lease and the notices involved, so a landlord-tenant attorney helps with that choice.
What if my tenant stopped paying rent?
Oregon has a notice and court process for nonpayment, and a landlord who removes a tenant without a court order can face liability, so involve an attorney early. Tell us where things stand, and we explain whether a sale can run alongside the process.
What is cash for keys?
It is a payment you offer the tenant to move out by an agreed date, which can avoid a court case. It asks for the payment and the wait for the move-out. Our guide to cash for keys in Portland covers it in detail, and an attorney can help write the agreement.
What happens to my tenants when the house sells?
They stay under their rental agreement until the sale closes, and the new owner takes over the tenancy. We have helped tenants of houses we bought with relocation and moving expenses.
What happens to the security deposit and the prepaid rent?
Both are normally accounted for at closing through the title company, following the rental agreement. Your attorney or the title company confirms the details for your sale.
Will I owe taxes when I sell a rental?
A rental sale can have different tax effects than selling a home you lived in, including how depreciation you claimed is treated. There is a good chance you will have to pay capital gains tax. We are not tax advisors, so confirm your numbers with a CPA before you accept an offer.
What if the house has a mortgage or liens?
They are usually paid from the sale proceeds at closing through the title company, and you receive what is left. Ask for your payoff amounts before you compare offers, because they change what you keep. We go over this with you at the start.
How fast can you close?
You choose the closing date. Some owners need to move quickly and some need time for a tenancy to wind down, and we plan around you. We can close in as quickly as a week. Or we can close several months out, whatever is best for you.
Where do you buy houses?
We buy houses across Oregon and Washington. See our Oregon page and our Washington page.
Ready to talk about the rental?
Tell us about the house and the tenancy. We will listen, look at the house and give you a straight answer, whether or not it ends in a sale.
Call (888) 827-0889We buy houses across Oregon and Washington. This page is general information and not legal or tax advice.