We bought this vacant rental property on the West Bank

This Jefferson Parish West Bank property is a great example of why homeowners choose to sell directly to Home Buyer Louisiana. The seller had owned the house for a while and had been using it as a rental. After years of being a landlord, he was simply ready to move on. The property had been sitting vacant, needed some repairs and updates, and he didn’t want the hassle of fixing it up or managing tenants anymore.

Because he wanted a clean exit, he reached out to us to see if we could buy the property as-is. We came to a fair cash offer and moved forward quickly, so he could walk away without having to spend money on contractors, deal with inspections, or wait months for a traditional sale.

What was the house like?

The property needed updates to bring it up to modern standards. While the bones of the house were solid, years of rental use meant it had cosmetic wear and tear, as well as some deferred maintenance. For a seller who didn’t want to keep investing in the house, selling it directly for cash was the fastest and simplest option.

Our Options for the Property

Now that we’ve purchased it, we have a few different ways we might move forward. We could:

• Flip it by renovating and reselling it to a homeowner who wants to live in a freshly updated home.
• Keep it as a rental since the property is in a good location and would make sense in our long-term rental portfolio.

What the Seller Had to Say

At the closing, the seller was relieved to have the property off his hands. He appreciated how simple the process was, and that there were no banks, no inspections, and no repairs needed on his end.

Here’s what Steve shared in the video walkthrough:

“The owner was ready to move on. He’d owned the property for a while and had been using it as a rental. It’s currently vacant and needs a bit of work—some updates and repairs. He was just done with being a landlord. We spoke with him and came to a fair price to buy it all cash. Now we’ve locked it up and are figuring out the rehab work. We might flip it or keep it as a rental—it’s a good candidate for either.”

Watch the video of Steve in the house or read the full video transcript below…

Common Seller Questions Answered in This Video:

Q: Can I sell a rental property that’s currently vacant?
A: Yes! We buy rental properties whether they’re occupied, vacant, or in poor condition.

Q: What if I don’t want to make any repairs or clean out the property?
A: No problem. We buy houses exactly as-is—you don’t have to lift a finger.

Hey guys, Aussie Steve here from Home Buyer Louisiana. We’re at a house we just purchased in Jefferson Parish on the West Bank.

The owner was ready to move on. He’d owned the property for a while and had been using it as a rental. It’s currently vacant and needs a bit of work—some updates and repairs. He was just done with being a landlord. He’d been doing it for a long time and didn’t want the hassle anymore.

We spoke with him and came to a fair price to buy it all cash. So now we’ve locked it up, and we’re walking through the property, figuring out the rehab work it’ll need to bring it up to standard.

We have a few options here. We might flip it and sell it to a homebuyer who wants to live in it, or we might keep it as a rental—it’s a good candidate for that too.

We like buying properties like this. If you have a property you’re ready to move on from, visit our website at homebuyerlouisiana.com. We pay cash, so there are no banks involved, no need for inspections, and no long waiting times. And we buy as-is—so you don’t have to make any repairs. That’s our job.

If you’ve got a property you’re thinking about selling, reach out to us. We may or may not buy it, but we have a policy in our business: everyone we speak to leaves in a better position than they were when they came in.

If we do a deal—great! You’ll walk away with some cash and peace of mind. If we don’t, we’ll still have a conversation and help you understand your options. That way, even if you don’t sell to us, you’ll be more informed and empowered to make the right decision for you.

Head to our website, homebuyerlouisiana.com, and we’d love to chat.

Thinking About Selling a Rental Property in Jefferson Parish?

We work with a lot of landlords who are ready to exit the rental business or sell properties that have become more trouble than they’re worth. Whether your property is vacant, occupied, or needs major repairs, we buy houses in as-is condition across Jefferson Parish, including the West Bank.

If you have a property you’re considering selling, reach out to us at Home Buyer Louisiana. We may or may not buy it, but our goal is that everyone we talk to leaves in a better position than when they came in. Even if we don’t buy your property, you’ll walk away with more clarity and peace of mind about your options.