Case Study:
How We Helped a Jacksonville Condo Owner Sell Fast—Even with a Problem Tenant
Situation:
– Accidental landlord
– Needed to sell fast for cash
– Tenant refusing to leave
– Seller facing health challenges
– Financing required repairs
Our Solution:
– Relocated tenant with care and dignity
– Delivered over $400,000 in proceeds to the seller
– Built trust, funded moving and storage costs
– Fronted repair costs to meet financing requirements
Picture this: someone lives in your beachfront condo for free—for 15 years. Now imagine you’re not the one enjoying the view. That was the reality for our client Ann, who found herself stuck with an uncooperative tenant and a property she desperately needed to sell. She reached out to us looking for a fast, compassionate solution—and that’s exactly what she got.
We Buy Jacksonville Condos—Even with Tenant Issues
Ann originally let a family friend stay in her condo as a temporary favor. What was meant to be short-term hospitality turned into a long-term headache. The “house sitter” became a full-time occupant who refused to leave—even after Ann filed for eviction. To make matters worse, Ann had recently suffered vision loss from a medical procedure and was navigating the challenges of being legally blind. She had already tried working with three different investors, none of whom were able to deliver results.
That’s when she connected with us through our Acquisition Specialist, Kristen. We immediately got to work and identified a conventional buyer, which meant we needed to address some required repairs. Our team fronted those repair costs to keep the sale on track and ensure financing approval.
Throughout the process, Ann remained compassionate. She wanted the tenant treated fairly—despite years of frustration. We learned that the tenant wasn’t necessarily unwilling to move out—they were overwhelmed and afraid. With no savings, no backup housing, and recent emotional trauma from losing a sibling, they simply didn’t have the means to relocate.
Our Dispositions Specialist, Caleb, stepped in and built trust with the tenant. Together, they created a plan that respected everyone involved. We paid for storage, helped secure short-term housing, and even provided $1,000 in cash to support the tenant’s next steps. On moving day, Caleb personally helped with logistics—lifting furniture over balconies and ensuring nothing was damaged or lost in the process.
In just 60 days, we:
- Contracted the property
- Resolved tenant issues with empathy
- Funded necessary WDO repairs
- Secured a conventional buyer
- Closed successfully—delivering a five-figure acquisition fee
It wasn’t just a real estate transaction—it was a delicate, human process that required empathy, strategy, and follow-through. Thanks to The Freedom Team, Ann walked away with peace of mind and over $400,000 in proceeds, and the tenant got a fresh start with dignity intact.
Originally posted Sep 23, 2020