Sell Your Rental Property Fast in Florida — Tenants and All
Done being a landlord anywhere in Florida? You don’t have to wait for the lease to end, evict anyone, or fix a thing. We buy tenant-occupied rentals as-is, for cash — problem tenants, deferred maintenance, and all.
- Sell with tenants in place — no eviction, no waiting for lease-end
- No repairs, no turnover — we take it exactly as it sits
- Statewide, any condition — close in as little as 7–14 days
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When Being a Florida Landlord Stops Being Worth It
Rental property is supposed to build wealth, not drain it. But in Florida, the math has shifted for a lot of owners: insurance premiums running roughly three times the national average, rising property taxes, aging roofs carriers won’t cover, and the endless grind of repairs, turnovers, and late rent. Add a difficult tenant or a unit that eats every dollar it earns, and a “passive” investment starts feeling like a second job you never wanted.
If you’re ready to be done, the traditional path is painful: wait out the lease, hope the tenant leaves clean, spend thousands on turnover, then list. We skip all of it. We buy Florida rentals with the tenant and lease in place, as-is, and you’re out — often in a couple of weeks.
You Can Sell a Tenant-Occupied Home in Florida — Here’s How the Law Works
The single biggest myth we hear from Florida landlords is that you have to get the tenant out before you can sell. You don’t. Under Florida’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83), a lease runs with the property — it’s attached to the real estate, not to you personally. When you sell, the buyer steps into your shoes and takes the property subject to the existing lease.
- The sale doesn’t terminate the lease. A fixed-term tenant keeps their rights until the lease ends; the new owner simply becomes the landlord.
- You don’t need the tenant’s consent to sell. And Florida law doesn’t require you to give advance notice of a sale (though many owners do, as a courtesy).
- The security deposit transfers at closing. Under §83.49(7), deposits and any advance rent move to the new owner, who takes over responsibility for them — one of the mechanical details a clean closing handles for you.
- No self-help, ever. Trying to force a tenant out with lockouts or utility shutoffs is illegal in Florida and can expose you to damages of several months’ rent plus fees. Selling as-is means you never have to go near that line.
That’s exactly why selling to a cash buyer is so clean for a tired landlord: the tenant issue, the deposit, the lease — all of it transfers to us at closing. We’re not attorneys, so your lawyer handles the paperwork, but the point stands: you don’t have to solve the tenant before you sell.
Landlord Situations We Take Off Your Hands
Whatever’s making the rental a headache, it’s probably something we’ve bought before.
Problem Tenants
Late or non-paying tenants, lease violations, a situation heading toward eviction? Sell it to us and hand the whole thing off — no eviction on your end.
Tired of Managing
Burned out on maintenance calls, turnovers, and bookkeeping? Sometimes the best return is your time back. We make the exit simple.
Negative Cash Flow
When insurance, taxes, and repairs outpace the rent, holding on just deepens the loss. Selling stops the bleed and frees your capital.
Out-of-State Owner
Managing a Florida rental from another state is hard. We buy remotely — you can sell without flying in or hiring a manager to babysit the exit.
Inherited a Rental
Inherited a property with tenants you never chose? You don’t have to become a landlord to sell it. We take it on with the lease as-is.
Rundown or Damaged
Deferred maintenance, an old roof, storm damage, or a unit trashed by a tenant? We buy as-is — no turnover, no repair bills, no cleanup.
A Note on Capital Gains — Sell Smart
One honest thing worth flagging before you sell an investment property: unlike a primary residence, a rental usually doesn’t qualify for the home-sale capital-gains exclusion, and you may owe tax on the gain plus depreciation recapture. The good news is that Florida has no state capital-gains tax, so you’re only dealing with the federal side. If you’re rolling the proceeds into another investment property, a 1031 exchange may let you defer that gain — but the timelines are strict. We’re not tax advisors, and this is where a quick call with a CPA before you sell can save you real money. We’re happy to work on a timeline that lets you set that up.
Meet David — He Understands the Landlord Grind
Hi, I’m David, founder of Sunshine State Buyers. I work with Florida landlords all the time — folks who bought a rental expecting passive income and ended up with a part-time job in tenant management. I get it, and I make the exit as painless as the property has been painful.
My promise is simple: a fair offer, explained honestly — and if the property is actually a keeper or would net more listed vacant, I’ll tell you that instead of pushing a sale. Sometimes the numbers say hold. I’ll give you the straight read either way.
As Featured In
“I try to be honest with people and tell them if there might be better routes to sell their house.”
— David Veras, featured in Miami New Times
How It Works — Simple as 1-2-3
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Send the Details
Tell us about the property, the lease terms, and the tenant’s payment history. No need to disturb the tenant or make repairs.
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Get Your Offer
A fair, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours that accounts for the lease and the property’s condition — explained plainly.
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Close & Walk Away
At closing, the lease and deposit transfer to us. Your landlord obligations end that day. Pick your date and you’re done.
We Buy Rentals Across Florida
Single-family rentals, duplexes, small multifamily, and condos — occupied or vacant — anywhere in Florida. Our home base is South Florida, where we know the rental market best; if your rental is in Miami-Dade, start with our Miami rental-property page for local detail. Anywhere else in the state, just reach out.
Selling a Rental FAQs
Do I have to evict my tenant before selling?
No. Under Florida’s Chapter 83, the lease runs with the property and transfers to the buyer. You can sell with the tenant in place — no eviction, no waiting for the lease to end. We buy occupied rentals routinely.
What happens to the security deposit?
Under §83.49(7), the deposit and any advance rent transfer to the new owner at closing, along with an accounting — no tenant consent needed. The title company and your attorney handle the mechanics so it’s credited correctly on the settlement statement.
My tenant hasn’t paid in months. Can you still buy?
Yes. A non-paying tenant or a situation heading toward eviction doesn’t stop us. We factor it into the offer and take the problem off your plate at closing, so you don’t have to see the eviction through yourself.
Do I have to tell my tenant I’m selling?
Florida law doesn’t require advance notice of a sale itself — notice is only required if you’re ending the tenancy. Many owners tell the tenant as a courtesy, and after closing the tenant receives written notice of the ownership change. We keep the process respectful of the tenant either way.
Will I owe capital gains tax?
Possibly — investment properties don’t get the primary-residence exclusion, and there may be depreciation recapture. Florida has no state capital-gains tax, so it’s a federal question, and a 1031 exchange may let you defer it if you reinvest. Talk to a CPA before selling; we’re not tax advisors, and we can work on a timeline that lets you plan.
How We Calculate Your Cash Offer
The number doesn’t come out of thin air. Every offer we make comes from the same four inputs, and we’ll walk you through all of them.
1. After-Repair Value
What the house would be worth fully repaired and updated — based on what comparable homes near you have actually sold for, not what they were listed at. This is the ceiling, and everything else comes out of it.
2. Repair Costs
What it will genuinely take to get the house there — roof, AC, plumbing, electrical, permits, cosmetics. We price it off real contractor quotes for the work your house actually needs, not a blanket percentage.
3. Selling & Holding Costs
Closing costs and title on both ends, plus taxes, insurance and utilities for every month we own it — and the agent commission we pay when we resell. These are the costs you avoid entirely by selling to us.
4. Our Margin
What’s left is what we make, and it has to cover the risk of buying a house as-is with our own money. It’s a thinner slice than most people expect — we’d rather do more deals at a fair number than a few at a bad one.
Add those together, subtract them from the after-repair value, and what remains is your offer. That’s the whole formula. It’s also why we can buy houses a lender won’t finance — and why, if listing with an agent would genuinely put more in your pocket, we’ll tell you so.
Want to check our math? Pull up three recently sold, renovated homes near you, get a repair estimate, and run the numbers yourself. If our offer doesn’t line up, we’ll say so.
Ready to Hand Over the Keys — and the Headaches?
Get a fair, no-obligation cash offer on your Florida rental in 24 hours — tenants, lease, and all. No repairs, no turnover, no eviction. And if holding or listing vacant would net you more, we’ll tell you honestly.
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