Initially, when I heard that I had inherited a house in Jacksonville, Florida, I was ecstatic. I live in the northeastern part of the country, where the winters are long and brutal. I’m not a big fan of sub zero temperatures, feet of snow and ice. The idea of spending the winters in Jacksonville appealed to me. I imagined spending half of the year up north and the other half down south. However, when I traveled to Jacksonville to inspect the property, I was not happy. The house was located on the outskirts of the city in a rather seedy neighborhood. It wasn’t close to any nice restaurants, shopping, theater or even a park. The area seemed quite unsafe. There was trash in the lawn and piled on the front porch. There were weeds growing up through cracks in the driveway, broken windows and a sagging roof. The interior of the house was even worse. There was obvious water damage, mold growth and signs of rodent infestation. The plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems were in terrible shape. I wanted nothing to do with the property. My only goal was to sell it as quickly as possible. When I spoke with a realtor, she wasn’t all that enthusiastic. She told me that the property would be difficult and perhaps even impossible to sell. Attracting a buyer was only the start of the problem. The majority of buyers would require a bank loan to cover the mortgage. The bank would not agree to lending if the property failed to pass an inspection. I chose to go a different route. I got in touch with a cash home buyer located in Jacksonville. The operation is family-owned and has built a solid reputation for reliable outcomes. I was able to handle nearly the entire process online and we closed in under two weeks.