How fast can Byrd and Co close on an Ohio property?

Byrd and Co typically closes Ohio transactions within 7 to 14 days when the title is clear. Ohio closings are handled through title companies, and the Byrd and Co team coordinates directly with a local Ohio title company. If there are title complications such as liens, estate issues, or unpaid property taxes, the timeline may extend but Byrd and Co handles the resolution.

Who pays the conveyance fee when selling to Byrd and Co in Ohio?

Byrd and Co covers all closing costs including Ohio's conveyance fee. In most Ohio counties the conveyance fee is $4 per $1,000 of the sale price, which is typically the seller's responsibility in a traditional sale. On a $250,000 home that is $1,000 in conveyance fees. When selling to Byrd and Co, the company absorbs the entire fee plus all other closing costs. The cash offer presented is the net amount the seller receives.

Can Byrd and Co buy my Ohio house if it is in foreclosure?

Yes. Ohio foreclosures are exclusively judicial. The lender files a complaint with the county court and the homeowner has 28 days to file an answer. If no answer is filed, the court can issue a default judgment and the property moves toward a sheriff's sale. The full process typically takes six months to a year. Byrd and Co can purchase the property at any point before the sheriff's sale is completed.

Does Byrd and Co buy houses across all of Ohio or just major cities?

Byrd and Co buys properties across Ohio, not just in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. The company regularly purchases homes in Dayton, Toledo, Akron, Youngstown, Canton, Springfield, Lakewood, Stow, and smaller communities. Byrd and Co also buys in rural Ohio counties where traditional buyers are harder to find. Homeowners can call (410) 855-1722 to confirm coverage in their area.

Are Ohio property taxes a problem when selling to Byrd and Co?

No. Ohio property taxes are prorated at closing so the seller only pays for the portion of the year they owned the home. If the seller is behind on property taxes, Byrd and Co can often cover the delinquent amount as part of the closing. Ohio counties conduct tax lien certificate sales on delinquent properties, and selling to Byrd and Co before that process starts protects the homeowner from losing the property.

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Can You Sell a Rental Property With Tenants Still In It?

Yes, you can sell a rental property with tenants living in it, and in most cases you don’t have to wait for the lease to end or evict anyone first. Buyers who purchase occupied rentals — including cash buyers like Byrd and Co — simply take over as the new landlord, and the lease transfers with the property. Selling occupied often means fewer vacancy costs and a faster close than emptying the property first.

Do You Have to Wait for the Lease to End Before Selling?
What Are Your Options for Selling an Occupied Rental?
What Happens to Tenants When a Rental Property Sells?
What Notice Are You Required to Give Tenants Before Selling?
Should You Evict Before Selling or Sell As-Is With Tenants?
How Does Selling to a Cash Buyer Work for Landlords?
What If You Have Bad Tenants or Unpaid Rent?
FAQ

Do You Have to Wait for the Lease to End Before Selling?

No. A lease is a contract that stays attached to the property, not to the landlord’s identity. When you sell, the new owner simply steps into your shoes as landlord, and the existing lease continues on the same terms until it naturally expires.

This is true whether the lease has six months left or six years. The buyer takes on the lease exactly as written — same rent, same end date, same terms — unless the lease itself includes a clause allowing early termination upon sale (rare, but worth checking).

Month-to-month tenants have fewer protections than tenants under a fixed lease, but they still generally can’t be forced out overnight just because the property is being sold. State-required notice periods still apply.

What Are Your Options for Selling an Occupied Rental?

Landlords selling an occupied property generally have three paths:

Option	How It Works	Best For
Sell to another investor or landlord	Buyer wants the rental income and takes over the existing lease	Properties with good tenants and solid rent history
Wait for the lease to end, then sell vacant	Property sits vacant briefly, then lists on the open market	Landlords with flexible timelines who want top market price
Sell for cash, occupied, as-is	Cash buyer purchases with tenants in place, handles the transition	Landlords who want speed and don’t want to manage a vacancy

Selling to an investor buyer — including a cash buyer — is usually the fastest and least disruptive option, since neither the landlord nor the tenant has to deal with showings, vacancy, or a rushed move-out.

What Happens to Tenants When a Rental Property Sells?

Tenant leases are legally binding on new owners in every state Byrd and Co serves. When ownership changes hands, tenants are entitled to:

Continued occupancy under their existing lease terms until it expires or they choose to leave
Their security deposit, which either transfers to the new owner or is returned by the seller, depending on state law and the purchase agreement
Advance notice of the sale and, in many states, notice of the new owner’s contact information for rent payments and maintenance requests
The same rent amount — a new owner can’t raise rent mid-lease just because they now own the property

Once the current lease term ends, the new owner can choose whether to renew, convert to month-to-month, or (with proper notice) decline to renew and take the property back.

What Notice Are You Required to Give Tenants Before Selling?

Notice requirements vary by state, but landlords generally need to give tenants reasonable advance notice before showings, inspections, or a change in ownership. Typical notice windows for entry or showings range from 24 to 48 hours in most of Byrd and Co’s service states.

If a sale ends with a change in month-to-month tenancy or non-renewal, most states require 30 to 60 days’ written notice before the tenant must vacate — longer in some judicial states, and often longer still if the tenant has lived there multiple years. Local and state landlord-tenant statutes control the exact numbers, and they change periodically, so verify current requirements with your state’s housing authority, the CFPB’s renting resource hub, or an attorney before acting.

If the property is being sold out of foreclosure rather than a standard sale, additional federal protections may apply under laws tied to federally related mortgage loans, which can extend a tenant’s right to stay regardless of the new owner’s plans.

When selling to Byrd and Co, we handle tenant communication and required notices as part of the transaction, which removes this responsibility from the landlord’s plate entirely.

Should You Evict Before Selling or Sell As-Is With Tenants?

For most landlords, selling as-is with tenants in place is faster and cheaper than evicting first.

Eviction before selling means covering legal filing fees, court dates that can stretch weeks or months depending on your state’s court backlog, lost rent during the process, and potential property damage from a tenant who knows they’re being removed. Then you still have to prep, list, and sell a vacant property.

Selling occupied skips all of that. The buyer inherits the tenant relationship, and any tenant issues become part of the negotiation rather than a prerequisite to selling at all. This is especially useful when a tenant is behind on rent, difficult to work with, or the lease has years remaining — situations that can make a traditional buyer walk away entirely.

The exception: if you have a specific buyer who wants a vacant, move-in-ready home (a family planning to live there, for example), you may need to wait for the lease to end or negotiate a move-out.

How Does Selling to a Cash Buyer Work for Landlords?

Byrd and Co regularly buys occupied rental properties directly from landlords who are ready to exit. Here’s what that looks like:

Tell us about the property and the lease. Share the rent amount, lease terms, tenant payment history, and any current issues.
We evaluate the property as-is — tenants included. No vacancy required, no showings to coordinate around tenant schedules.
You receive a cash offer within 24 hours. The offer reflects the property’s condition and the existing lease.
We close on your timeline and handle the tenant transition. You’re out, we’re in, and the tenant simply starts paying a new landlord.

There are no repairs to make, no agent commissions, and no need to manage a vacancy period just to make the property sellable.

What If You Have Bad Tenants or Unpaid Rent?

This is one of the most common reasons landlords call Byrd and Co. Tenants who are behind on rent, causing property damage, or simply difficult to manage can make a property nearly impossible to sell on the traditional market — most buyers and their lenders want a clean, vacant, or at least well-managed rental.

Byrd and Co buys properties regardless of tenant payment status or property condition. We factor tenant issues into the offer and handle the transition after closing, which means landlords don’t have to resolve a bad tenant situation before they can sell.

Ready to Exit the Landlord Business?

Byrd and Co buys occupied rental properties as-is, across 12 states — no vacancy required, no evictions to manage, no repairs. We make a fair cash offer within 24 hours and handle the tenant transition after closing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selling a Rental With Tenants

Q: Can a new owner kick out tenants right after buying the property? No, not immediately. Existing leases are binding on new owners. A new owner can only end a tenancy following the same legal process and notice requirements the previous landlord would have had to follow — typically 30 to 60 days’ written notice for month-to-month tenants, or waiting until a fixed lease naturally expires.

Q: Do I need to tell my tenants I’m selling the house? In most states, yes, landlords are required to provide advance notice before showings or inspections, and some states require notice of an ownership change so tenants know who to pay rent to going forward. Requirements vary, so check your state’s landlord-tenant statute.

Q: What happens to the security deposit when a rental property sells? Depending on state law and the purchase agreement, the deposit either transfers to the new owner (who becomes responsible for returning it at move-out) or the seller returns it to the tenant and the new owner collects a fresh deposit. This should be spelled out clearly in the closing documents.

Q: Will selling to a cash buyer get me less money than listing on the open market? Not necessarily once you account for the full picture. Traditional listings for occupied rentals often sell at a discount anyway, since financed buyers are harder to find for occupied properties. A cash sale skips agent commissions (5–6%), avoids vacancy loss, and removes the carrying costs of managing the property while it sits on the market.

Q: Can I sell my rental property if the tenant is behind on rent? Yes. Byrd and Co buys properties regardless of the tenant’s payment status. The unpaid rent situation is factored into the offer, and we handle the tenant relationship after closing.