Vacant Gutted Duplex in New Orleans with Squatters

When a property sits vacant too long in New Orleans, it doesn’t take long before word gets around. That’s exactly what happened with this gutted duplex in the 9th Ward that had been boarded up for months, but squatters still found their way in. Once they got inside, the property quickly started to deteriorate even further.

The owner had already tried to keep it secure, but after dealing with repeated break-ins and the stress of managing a vacant investment, they were ready to move on. That’s when they reached out to Home Buyer Louisiana to get a cash offer and finally put the problem behind them. We were able to step in, buy it as-is, and handle everything, from the cleanup and repairs to dealing with what the squatters left behind.

You can watch the video to see the condition of this duplex and hear more about the situation, or read the video transcript below.

Video Transcript

Hey, what’s up everybody? It’s Jon with Home Buyer Louisiana. I’m out in front of a duplex here in New Orleans. The seller called us looking to sell it. It’s been vacant for a while and gutted. As you can see, it’s boarded up, but squatters always find a way in, which is the issue that we’re having now. I just did a walkthrough, everything’s clear, so I’m gonna show you around.

Come with me, check it out. Of course, one of the back doors is always busted in. I already did a walkthrough like I said, so I’m gonna go through again with my flashlight. As you can see, people have been in here doing who knows what. Pretty straightforward though—it’s a gutted property, complete with some wall art.

It’s just a typical gutted duplex. It needs everything. There’s some mild water intrusion and even a bowling-ball-sized hole in the roof. Otherwise, it’s pretty straightforward. The question is, can we put Humpty Dumpty back together again?

If you’ve got a project like this in South Louisiana or coastal Mississippi, let us know. Visit HomeBuyerLouisiana.com, fill out the form for a free cash offer, and we’ll connect with you to see if we can help. We love projects like this, big or small—we’ve got you covered.

Alright, thanks, and I hope to talk to you soon.

Selling a house in Louisiana or Mississippi?

At Home Buyer Louisiana, we buy houses as-is, no matter the condition. Whether it’s a gutted duplex in New Orleans East, a storm-damaged home in Metairie, a rental with problem tenants in Kenner, or a vacant house sitting too long in Gretna or Harvey, we make selling simple.

We regularly purchase homes across Greater New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, and St. John the Baptist Parish, as well as throughout Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

We also buy in smaller cities and parishes nearby, like St. Charles Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, and St. Tammany Parish, helping owners who just want a straightforward, stress-free sale.

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