If you’re considering selling your house to a cash investor—especially here in Cuyahoga, Lorain or Medina County—these are the questions we hear most often.

Faster than you think.

A traditional sale can take 30–60 days (sometimes longer). With a cash investor, we can typically close in 7–14 days, depending on title work, property access, and your situation.

If you’re in a hurry—like facing foreclosure, probate, or costly repairs—we can often expedite the process even further.

Here’s the short version:

Yes, absolutely. We specialize in homes with:

• Foundation cracks
• Roof leaks
• Fire or water damage
• Outdated electrical or plumbing
• Mold or hoarding conditions

We buy homes as-is and never ask you to fix a thing. You can even leave behind furniture or trash—we’ll handle it all.

If your home is located in a city that requires a Point-of-Sale inspection (like Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, or Euclid), then yes—you must schedule and pass that inspection before title can transfer.

But here’s the good news:
If violations are found, we (as the buyer) can agree to assume the POS violations. You don’t have to fix them—we’ll do the work after closing.

Yes. The City of Cleveland requires all rental properties to be registered annually with the Building & Housing Department. This includes:

• Rental registration certificate
• Lead-safe certification (if applicable)
• Property inspections

If you’re selling, we can buy even if your registration has lapsed or lead clearance hasn’t been completed. We’ll bring it up to compliance ourselves.

Yes—but the process varies.

You have two options:

• Sell with the tenant in place: We buy properties occupied all the time. We’ll either keep the tenant or handle the transition.
• Give the tenant notice (if lease allows): In Ohio, you can give notice per lease terms or applicable law. If the tenant is month-to-month, 30 days is standard.

We’ll walk you through your options based on your lease and situation.

Nope. You don’t have to lift a finger.

Whether it’s an inherited house full of belongings, a rental filled with tenant junk, or a hoarder situation—we handle trash-outs, cleanups, and removals after the sale.

Yes. You still legally own the property, and you can sell it—even with a squatter or non-paying tenant.

In these cases:

• We handle the eviction process after closing.
• You don’t need to spend money on legal fees or court filings—we’ll take it from here.
• We’ll factor this risk into our cash offer, but it saves you months of hassle.

Just reach out. There’s no paperwork, no commitment, and no pressure. We’ll:

1. Do a quick walk-through or request photos.
2. Make a fair cash offer.

Close on your timeline—7 days, 30 days, or whenever works best for you.

If you’re behind on your mortgage, facing foreclosure, or dealing with a house that needs major work, understanding these terms helps you make smarter decisions—and act before it’s too late.

Time is always working against you in these situations. But the more informed you are, the better chance you have of protecting your equity, avoiding unnecessary fees, and selling your home on your terms.

Need to get out from under your upside down mortgage, need to sell an inherited home or have a house that just need too many repairs… don’t worry, Hotdoors is here to help!