We bought this double with a tenant in 1 side and vacant in the other

Many landlords in Uptown New Orleans own doubles (shotgun or camelback style) and juggle the challenges of having one side rented while the other sits vacant. It’s common for one unit to need repairs or updates while the other is occupied, making it hard to sell on the open market. Realtors often want everything move-in ready, which isn’t realistic if one side has deferred maintenance or the property is older.

That was exactly the case with this Uptown double we purchased. One side had a Section 8 tenant with time left on the lease, while the other side was vacant and needed repairs. The owner didn’t want to spend the money fixing it up or deal with the stress of marketing the property to an investor buyer through a realtor. They wanted a quick, hassle-free solution.

Why Sellers Come to Us

This seller chose to work with Home Buyer Louisiana because:

• We buy as-is, so the vacant unit didn’t need repairs before selling.
• We honor existing leases, so the Section 8 tenant’s housing situation was secure.
• We pay cash, which allowed us to close quickly without lender delays.
• There were no commissions or fees, meaning the seller kept more of their proceeds.

How We Help Landlords in Uptown

If you’re a landlord in Uptown dealing with tenant challenges, deferred maintenance, or vacancies, selling to us can be a great option. We buy doubles, singles, and multifamilies in any condition. We understand Section 8 and tenant laws, and we make the process simple by communicating directly with tenants after closing.

We’ve worked with many Uptown property owners who moved out of state, wanted to downsize their rental portfolio, or just wanted cash without the hassle of repairs. Whether the property has foundation issues, outdated systems, or tenant complications, we’re still ready to buy.

You can watch the video of Founder Aussie Steve talking about this property and the sellers situation.

Common Seller Questions Answered in This Video:

Q: Can I sell a double if one side is rented and the other is vacant?
A: Yes! We regularly buy partial-occupancy rental properties with tenants in place.

Q: Do I need to notify or move out the tenant before selling?
A: No. We can take over existing leases and communicate directly with the tenant after closing.

Video Transcript

Hey, it’s Aussie Steve here from Home Buyer Louisiana. We buy houses in any condition in Louisiana. I’m here at a property that we closed on yesterday. It’s a double located in Orleans Parish, in the West Carrollton / Leonidas area.

We bought it from the owner, and it’s a shotgun-style double. One side has a Section 8 tenant, and the other side was vacant. The vacant unit just needs a little bit of work to get it ready for a new tenant. As you can imagine, it can be hard to sell a house when there’s a tenant involved—especially when it comes to scheduling inspections and showings. And when you’re dealing with a double, it’s usually an investor who’s going to buy it anyway.

The owner reached out to us because they wanted to sell fast and easily with an all-cash offer, in as-is condition. They didn’t want to fix it up or go through the hassle. So, that’s exactly what we did—we purchased it all cash, as is. We’re now going to handle the few repairs needed to get the vacant side rented. As for the tenant already in place, they still have time left on their lease, and we’re obligated—and happy—to honor that lease.

Let me show you around the house. It’s a classic New Orleans double. The floor here is pretty soft, so that’s going to need to be fixed. It’s covered with linoleum, but underneath, it’s not great. There are a few holes in the wall, and the stove definitely needs a good clean. The faucet needs to be replaced, and some of the tiles are cracked. Overall, it just needs a solid cleaning. Someone might have gotten a little angry in here, judging by some of the wall damage.

But really, by our standards, this is in pretty good condition. We buy in any condition, so compared to some properties we purchase, this one isn’t too bad. However, for a homeowner or someone buying on the retail market, it definitely wouldn’t meet expectations—especially with a tenant in place.

If you have a property that you’re looking to sell, and you don’t want to make repairs or deal with a complicated process, just reach out to us. We closed on this one in two weeks and can do the same for you.

Nearby Areas We Also Buy In

If you’re in Uptown but also own properties in nearby neighborhoods like Carrollton, Broadmoor, Mid-City or Central City, we’d be happy to make you an offer. We also purchase doubles and rentals throughout Metairie and Jefferson Parish, since many landlords own across parish lines.