The Hoarders Next Door

[Taylor Ferrell]

I am looking at a duplex to purchase in a good part of town. The owners have been trying to sell the property for 3 years.

Even with the massive repairs the duplex needs, the numbers work based on rents for similar size units just down the street after we rehab the property.

The biggest hurdle is the next door neighbor's house (not a rental) is on a corner lot that you have to drive past to get to the duplex. There are mounds of trash and piles of junk all over the yard. This property is in the county and not the city. It is not part of an HOA. These homes are all close together, and to get the quality of tenant, at the price point the area dictates I am concerned will be difficult with this next door.

Has anyone dealt with this situation before or have recommendations on how to get the house next door cleaned up?

Thank you.