How We Helped Martin Sell His Kent City, Michigan Rental Property Fast, With No Work Required
A vacant rental that meant a lot to him, a move toward retirement, and a buyer who wanted it for exactly the right reasons. Here’s how Great Lakes House Buyer made it easy.
Selling a Rental Property Without Appraisals, Inspections, or Work
When you’re downsizing a rental portfolio, the last thing you want is a drawn-out sale full of appraisals, inspections, and repairs. Martin’s story shows what it looks like to sell a rental property fast in Michigan, without any of that.
How Martin’s Kent City Rental Sold in Just a Few Weeks
Martin and Alex first connected to work on one of his other rental properties, and after getting to know each other and what Martin needed, the conversation turned to this house. A tenant had recently moved out, leaving it vacant. Martin was in a season of slimming down his rental portfolio so he could spend more time in Florida and in retirement. This particular house meant a lot to him, he and his dad had bought it and worked on it together.
As Martin thought through how to sell, being able to do it easily and without much work on his end was what mattered most. Once he let Alex know exactly what he needed, Alex went to work finding the right cash buyer to make it happen, someone in mind who was looking for a hunting cabin close to some land.
Within a couple of phone calls and one in-person visit, a solution was found. The buyer purchased the cabin from Martin in just a few weeks, for cash, without asking him to do any work to the house or pay any closing costs. There weren’t even any bank inspections or appraisals, just a fair number Martin wanted and a path to get it done. We sent the paperwork to a local title company, IronGrate Title on Plainfield Dr in Grand Rapids, and met a couple weeks later to close.
“Happy seller, easy process, this is how they all should be and can be!”
— Alex Jenkins, Founder, Great Lakes House BuyerWhy Landlords Downsizing Their Portfolio Choose Great Lakes House Buyer
Martin wanted an easy exit for a property that meant something to him. Here’s what made that possible:
No Appraisals or Bank Inspections Needed
Just a fair number both sides agree on, no lender requirements slowing things down.
We Match Properties With the Right Buyer
Martin’s cabin found a buyer who wanted it for a hunting retreat, not just an investor flipping it.
Zero Closing Costs for You
Martin paid nothing in closing costs on this sale.
Sell One Property or Downsize a Whole Portfolio
Whether it’s one house or your whole rental portfolio, we help you sell at your own pace.
Fast Timeline, Weeks Not Months
Martin’s sale came together in just a few weeks from first call to closing.
Grand Rapids Based, Statewide Reach
We’re rooted in Grand Rapids and work with landlords and sellers across Michigan.
How the Process Works: From First Call to Closing
Tell Us About Your Rental or Vacant Property
Call (616) 208-2888 or fill out the form on this page. Tell us your timeline and what matters most to you about the sale.
We Find a Buyer Who Fits, Not Just Any Buyer
We look for the right match for your property, sometimes after just a phone call and one visit.
Close in Weeks, No Appraisal, No Closing Costs
Agree on a fair number, sign at a local title company, and get paid.
Frequently Asked Questions: Selling a Rental Property Fast
Yes. Martin’s Kent City property had recently gone vacant when we purchased it.
No. Martin’s sale had no bank inspections or appraisals, just an agreed-upon fair price.
Yes. We found a buyer for Martin’s property who specifically wanted it as a hunting cabin near the land, not just any investor.
No. Martin paid no closing costs on his sale.
Yes. Martin sold this one property as part of gradually downsizing his rental portfolio, at his own pace.
Helpful Resources for Michigan Rental Property Owners
IRS Publication 527: Residential Rental Property
Michigan Attorney General: Consumer and Landlord-Tenant Resources
Ready to Sell a Michigan Rental Property, No Work Required?
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