Want a number now? Use the form at the top or call or text Kyle at (407) 413-8331. The rest of this page covers what Orange County sellers usually run into.
Older block homes and the four-point problem
A lot of College Park, Rosemont, Pine Hills, Azalea Park and Conway was built from the 1920s through the 1970s. Those houses often still have original cast-iron drains, older electrical panels such as Federal Pacific or Zinsco, and roofs at the end of their life. Some 1980s and early-'90s homes in East Orlando and Apopka have polybutylene water lines. Insurers ask about all of this on the four-point inspection, and a bad result can mean a non-renewal or a buyer who can't get a loan. Kyle buys these houses the way they are.
Storm damage and flooding
Orange County isn't on the coast, but Ian and Milton still tore up roofs and fences here, and low areas like Orlo Vista took on water during Ian. If you have a tarp on the roof, an open insurance claim, or water damage you haven't fixed, tell Kyle up front.
HOAs and CDDs in West Orange and Lake Nona
Horizon West, Lake Nona and many West Orange subdivisions have HOAs, and some carry CDD assessments on the property tax bill. The title company orders an estoppel letter from the association to get the payoff. Past-due dues or open violations are usually settled from proceeds at closing.
Code cases and permits
Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, Ocoee and the other cities handle their own permits and code enforcement. Unincorporated areas like Pine Hills, Orlo Vista, Bithlo and Zellwood go through Orange County. Orlando and Winter Park also have historic preservation rules in designated districts, such as Lake Eola Heights. An open code case or an enclosed carport with no permit is something to mention, not hide.
Inherited houses and Orange County probate
Orange County probate cases go through the Clerk of Courts at the Orange County Courthouse, 425 North Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando, part of Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit. You can look up the parcel and owner of record at the Orange County Property Appraiser. Florida's summary administration may be an option when the estate's non-exempt assets are $75,000 or less, or when the person passed away more than two years ago. A probate attorney can tell you what applies to your family.
Mobile homes and land
Kyle buys mobile homes on land the seller owns, which in Orange County usually means the east side around Bithlo, Christmas and Wedgefield, or the northwest around Zellwood. He also buys vacant lots and acreage. No park homes and nothing with lot rent.
What to have handy when you call
- The address and parcel number from the Property Appraiser site, if you have it.
- Your HOA name and any letters about dues or violations.
- A probate case number or lease if the house is in an estate or has tenants.
Seller guides
- Selling a mobile home with land in Brevard & Orange
- Selling an inherited or probate house in Florida
- Selling a house with hurricane or roof damage
- Cash buyer vs. listing with an agent
- Selling a house with tenants
Questions Orange County sellers ask
Which parts of Orange County do you buy in?
All of it. That includes Orlando, East Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Windermere, Pine Hills, and unincorporated areas like Zellwood, Bithlo, Christmas and Orlo Vista.
My insurance won't renew because of the roof. Can I still sell?
Yes. Kyle buys houses with original roofs, failed four-point inspections and storm damage. He pays cash, so there's no buyer lender asking for proof of insurance before closing.
Can you buy a house that's tied up in Orange County probate?
Often, yes. The sale usually waits until the court gives someone the authority to sign, and a Florida probate attorney can tell you where that stands. Kyle can walk the house and put an offer in writing in the meantime.
I'm behind on HOA dues. Is that a problem?
Usually not. The title company gets an estoppel letter from the association, and past-due dues are typically paid from your proceeds at closing if the sale price covers them.
Are there fees or commissions?
There is no agent commission when no agent represents you in a direct sale. We normally cover all standard title-related closing costs, and the written offer spells out exactly what is included.
Do I have to take the offer?
No. The offer is free and you are not obligated. Get a listing estimate too and compare the two before you decide.
Straight talk: I'd rather tell you to list than buy a house that should be listed. If you have equity and need it handled, call or text me.









