Selling a Hawaii rental with tenants

Selling a rental can be complicated when tenants are in place, rent is behind, the unit needs work, or you are tired of managing from a distance. Many retail buyers want a vacant, updated home. Fast Hawaii Home Buyers reviews tenant-occupied houses and condos and can make a written as-is cash offer.

We consider rentals on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island. You do not need to renovate, and we can review the property with current leases in place. We look at the condition, the leases, rent amounts, occupancy, and the timeline before we write terms.

Tenants and leases

Hawaii landlord-tenant law sets rules for notices and showings. Please follow your lease and the law, and talk with an attorney or property manager about notice requirements. We will work around tenant schedules and coordinate access with you.

How it works

Call (808) 720-0222 or request an offer online. Share the address, the lease terms, and what you know about condition. We review the details and send a written offer. There is no obligation to accept. If you do, a Hawaii escrow company handles the closing. Timing depends on escrow, title, liens, and occupancy.

How we work: we sign a purchase agreement with you. We may close the purchase ourselves or assign the agreement to a local investor partner. Your price and terms in the agreement stay the same either way.

Get Your Cash Offer or call (808) 720-0222. Selling on Oahu? See we buy houses on Oahu.

Rental FAQ

Do the tenants have to move out first?

Not necessarily. We can review properties with tenants in place.

What about deposits and prorated rent?

Escrow typically handles transfers and prorations as stated in the purchase agreement.

Do you buy rentals that need work?

Yes, we review them as-is.

Can I sell if a tenant is behind on rent?

Yes, you can ask for an offer. Tell us the balance owed and any notices already served. Collection and any eviction steps stay between you, the tenant, and your attorney.

Do you buy multi-unit or ohana properties?

We review single-family homes, condos, and properties with an ohana or extra unit case by case, including any permit questions.

What a Hawaii rental sale usually looks like

1. Share the basics. Send the address, number of units, current rents, lease end dates, deposits held, and any known repairs. A rent roll or copies of leases help us price accurately.

2. Limited access. We work with you to schedule a walk-through with proper notice to tenants under your lease and Hawaii law. Some owners prefer one visit to keep disruption low.

3. Written as-is offer. Our offer assumes the property in its current condition, with the current tenants, unless the terms say otherwise. You are not asked to renovate, re-rent, or vacate units first.

4. Escrow. If you accept, a Hawaii escrow company opens the file, orders title, and handles the payoff of your mortgage and any liens. Security deposits and prorated rent are credited at closing as written in the agreement. If you live off-island, ask escrow early about HARPTA withholding.

5. Closing. You pick a target date, subject to title, escrow, and lender payoff timing. Signing can often be done remotely with a notary.

As noted above, we may close ourselves or assign the purchase agreement to a local investor partner, and we disclose that in every offer. Your price and terms do not change if we assign.

We look at rentals across the islands. See Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Big Island.

Ready to compare options? Request your written cash offer or call (808) 720-0222.