DenOffer · Tampa seller guide
Ready to sell the rental? Start with the tenancy.
A rental sale involves more than the building. The lease, rent records, deposits, maintenance and access arrangements all belong in the conversation. Do not assume a sale allows you to promise an empty property on a particular date.
No repairs before reaching out. No obligation to sell.
DenOffer considers properties with tenants as part of its purchase review. Whether we can make an offer depends on the property, occupancy, seller goals and proposed terms.
Put the tenancy and property details together
A useful starting point is the number of units, which are occupied, the general condition, and your preferred timing. For a later review, organize the lease and any amendments, rent records, deposits held, known repair issues and property-management arrangements.
Explain uncertainty rather than guessing. If you are unsure whether a lease has renewed, or if an issue is disputed, identify it for review. Avoid putting tenants' personal information in the initial website inquiry.
Agree on an appropriate access plan
A buyer may need to see the property, but an occupied home is not an unrestricted showing space. Florida law addresses landlord access, including access involving prospective buyers, and prohibits using access to harass a tenant. Arrange access consistent with the lease and applicable law; get advice for a disputed situation. Florida Statutes §83.53
Before arranging a visit, establish who communicates with the tenant, what the visit involves, and how access will be confirmed. Do not promise a buyer that occupants will leave without reviewing the applicable agreements and legal requirements.
Can the review begin remotely?
Yes. Photos or a walkthrough video can help our team understand the property, and we may make an offer before an in-person visit. If a visit is needed, we can arrange for a representative to attend; the owner does not necessarily need to be there.
Coordinate any photos, video or visit with the appropriate people and access arrangements. Keep tenants' personal details and private belongings out of shared images where possible. Our team will explain any inspection or other conditions included in a proposed offer.
Compare the sale paths
| Path to explore | What needs attention |
|---|---|
| Sell with the tenant in place | Buyer's review of the tenancy, operating records, condition and transfer arrangements |
| Plan a sale around an expected vacancy | Whether vacancy can lawfully occur on the proposed schedule, plus carrying costs and any work afterward |
| Keep renting for now | Whether income, maintenance and management responsibilities fit your current goals |
These are planning options, not instructions to end a tenancy. A sale timeline should reflect what can actually be delivered under the agreement.
Keep deposits and rent accounting separate from the headline price
Florida law addresses transfer of tenant security deposits and advance rents when ownership changes, including associated records and amounts credited to tenants. Ask the closing and management professionals how the applicable funds, accounting and receipts will be handled. Florida Statutes §83.49(7)
Also clarify rent proration, outstanding balances, management agreements and who handles open maintenance issues. These details should not wait until everyone assumes the deal is ready to close.
What should I ask about a cash offer?
Ask who is buying, what tenancy the buyer expects to acquire, and what inspections or document reviews remain. Confirm the price, seller costs, proposed dates and any conditions related to occupancy. If an offer requires vacancy, understand that condition before accepting it.
Our team reviews the purchase with the rental situation in mind. We cannot promise to resolve every dispute or buy every occupied property.
Start with your property and your goals
Tell us the address, occupancy and timing that matters to you. We will evaluate whether an as-is cash purchase is a fit and explain any proposed terms. You decide whether it works for you.