Selling an Inherited Duplex in Probate:
A West Milwaukee, WI Case Study
Quick answer: Simple Sale Group helped a Wausau, WI woman sell her late son’s West Milwaukee duplex, which was tied up in probate, near foreclosure, and dealing with a dangerous tenant situation, closing with a fair cash offer in just 21 days.
At a Glance
Location | West Milwaukee, WI |
Situation | Inherited duplex in probate; mortgage near foreclosure; problem tenants |
Property condition | Upstairs unit trashed by evicted tenants; ongoing trespassing |
Offer | Fair cash offer; no requirement to resolve tenant issues first |
Timeline | Closed in 21 days |
Outcome | Fully renovated into stable housing for two West Milwaukee families |
A Family Story Cut Short
Every property has a story, but some carry more weight than others. This West Milwaukee duplex belonged to a man whose life had taken a hard turn. After his divorce, his ex-wife moved out of state with their young daughter, and the distance from his only child left a void he never recovered from. In the years that followed, he turned to drugs and alcohol. He stopped taking care of himself, and the toll built up slowly until his body simply gave out. He died at 50.
Probate, a Mortgage, and a Mother Left to Carry the Weight
His mother inherited the West Milwaukee property through probate, along with a mess she never asked for. She lived hours away in Wausau, Wisconsin, far from the duplex and unable to keep close watch on it. The mortgage was on the brink of foreclosure. Once her son passed, the upstairs tenants stopped paying rent altogether, and she had no way to collect from them and no funds of her own, living on a fixed income, to cover the payments herself.
Problem Tenants Who Would Not Let Go
The upstairs tenants turned out to be dealing drugs out of the back alley, and they trashed the unit. By the time she reached out to Murray, she had just gotten them evicted, and the Sheriff’s Department physically removed them from the property. But the trouble did not end there. The former tenants kept coming back, causing damage and trying to break in to retrieve belongings. The seller was scared and did not know what else to do.
A Frightening Discovery
During the consultation and walkthrough with Murray, the two of them discovered a man living in the basement, someone neither of them knew was there. It was a frightening moment for both of them. The seller told him she would call the police, and he fled the property. He never came back.
A Fast, Fair Cash Offer on an Inherited Property
By the time she sat down with Murray, the seller was exhausted and ready to be done. She needed the burden gone, not another drawn-out process. Murray made her a fair cash offer and closed on the property in just 21 days, giving her the certainty and speed she needed to finally move on from a difficult probate sale.
From Neighborhood Eyesore to Stable Homes in West Milwaukee
The duplex had been the worst-looking house on the block for years, and a known source of trouble for the neighbors around it. Since closing, Murray has fully renovated the property and turned it into a stable, well-kept home for two West Milwaukee families. Neighbors have noticed the change too, relieved that the house that caused them years of concern is finally a problem no more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell a rental property in Wisconsin if I still have problem tenants?
Yes. In this case, the seller had just gotten the upstairs tenants evicted, and former tenants were still trespassing on the property. Simple Sale Group made a fair cash offer and closed without requiring the seller to resolve the tenant situation any further.
Do I need to evict tenants before selling to Simple Sale Group?
Not always. Simple Sale Group evaluates each property’s situation individually, including tenant and occupancy issues, and structures the offer and timeline around what the seller is dealing with.
How fast can Simple Sale Group close on an inherited property facing foreclosure?
In this case, Simple Sale Group closed in just 21 days, giving the seller certainty before the mortgage moved further toward foreclosure.
Do you buy duplexes and other multi-family properties?
Yes. This case involved a two-unit duplex in West Milwaukee, which Simple Sale Group purchased as-is and later renovated into stable housing for two families.
Related Reading
- Selling an Inherited House in Wisconsin: A Probate Guide
- Sell a Rental Property With Tenants in Milwaukee
- Case Study: A Family Legacy in Probate (Milwaukee)
- Case Study: From Foreclosure to a Fresh Start (West Allis)
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