The tenant can stay
A sale generally does not end a lease. We buy with the tenant in place, so you do not need to evict or pay to move them out.
Tenant-occupied rental sales
Sell Rental Property With Tenants San Diego, CA
You do not need to evict, empty the unit, or get the tenant to agree to showings. We buy tenant-occupied rentals as they are, make a written offer within 24 hours, and close on your timeline.
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Get a cash offer for your rental
Written offer within 24 hours. No obligation, no fees.
- Buy tenant-occupied or vacant, as-is
- No eviction, no showings, no repairs
- Written cash offer in 24 hours
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Why My Home Sold
Why landlords sell to My Home Sold
Three reasons owners pick a cash sale for a rental with tenants.
No showings to schedule
California requires written notice before entering a rental, and tenants do not always welcome buyers. We do one walkthrough, not twenty.
Problem tenants are priced in
Behind on rent, damaged unit, month-to-month with no lease. Tell us what is going on and we price it. You do not fix it first.
How it works
How to sell a San Diego rental with tenants
Three steps from first message to cash in hand. No listing, no showings.
- 1
Tell us about the property and the lease
Share the address, the number of units, the rents, and the lease terms. If rent is behind or a notice has been served, tell us now.
- 2
Get a written offer in 24 hours
We send a number and the math. Ask your accountant how it fits with your tax picture, including any exchange you might want to do.
- 3
Close with rents and deposits settled
At closing, rent is prorated and the security deposit is accounted for. We handle tenant notice of the new owner.
Overview
Rentals we buy across San Diego neighborhoods
San Diego has a large renter population, and small landlords often sell because managing the property has become a job they never wanted. People who search "sell rental property with tenants san diego" are usually dealing with a tenant who is behind, a unit that needs work, or a lease that makes a traditional sale hard. Buyers using loans often want the house empty, which would mean ending a tenancy.
We pay cash for rental houses San Diego owners need to sell, tenant-occupied or vacant. California adds rules that matter here: state law can require just cause to end certain tenancies, and the City of San Diego has its own tenant protections. We keep the tenant's rights intact, so the sale does not create a legal problem for you. A few neighborhoods where we see rentals often:
- College Area: Near San Diego State, with a lot of rental houses and shared housing.
- Pacific Beach: Small coastal houses and duplexes popular with renters.
- City Heights: Older houses and small multi-unit properties with long-term tenants.
- Ocean Beach: Older cottages and small multi-unit buildings, many rented.
A tenant in place is not a problem we need you to solve. If the lease is month-to-month, if there is no lease at all, or if the tenant has been there for years, we buy the property and take it from there. We also buy rentals in Chula Vista, El Cajon, and National City. Our guide to selling a California rental when you are tired of being a landlord covers the details.
Cash offer vs. agent
Cash sale vs. listing with an agent
How a cash sale compares on a typical San Diego County home.
| What you are comparing | My Home SoldRecommended | iBuyer | Traditional Agent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to close | 7–14 days | 14–60 days | 60–90 days |
| Repairs required | None, we buy as-is | Sometimes | Yes, buyer-driven |
| Showings | One walkthrough | Photos only | 20–40+ |
| Agent commissions | $0 | 5%+ service fee | 5–6% |
| Closing costs | We pay them | Yes | 1–3% |
| Risk of falling through | Low, cash, no contingencies | Medium | High (financing) |
Situations · we've seen them all
Whatever brought you here, we've closed it before
Inheritance, divorce, foreclosure, fire, tenant trouble. Bring the situation. We'll bring the offer.
Don't see your situation? See more ways we can help or tell us what's going on, we'll tell you straight if we can help.
Talk to a real personFAQ · the honest answers
Selling a rental with tenants: common questions
If we don't address it here, call us, same person from offer to close.
Yes. We buy tenant-occupied rentals. A sale generally does not end a lease, so the tenant keeps their rights and the new owner steps into the landlord role.
The deposit is accounted for at closing. It transfers to the new owner or is credited, and the tenant is notified. Your escrow officer will show it on the settlement statement.
Yes. Tell us how far behind and whether a notice has been served. We price the situation into the offer and do not require you to resolve it first. You may still have legal options against the tenant after the sale, so ask your attorney.
California requires 24-hour written notice before entering the unit, and tenants must be told when ownership and rent payment details change. We keep notices to a minimum and handle the notice of the new owner.
Selling an investment property can trigger capital gains and depreciation recapture. Some owners use a 1031 exchange to defer tax. Talk to your accountant before you accept an offer so timing works.
Not necessarily. A tenant in place with a current lease can make a property easier to sell for cash. If the lease ends soon and the tenant plans to leave, vacant may be simpler. Tell us your timeline and we advise.
We read the leases, the rent roll, and the deposits for each unit before we price the property. Send the rent roll with your first message and we turn it around within 24 hours.
Still have questions?
Talk to a real person on our San Diego team, same person from offer to close.
San Diego County areas we buy in
Every city below has its own page with local details.
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