I recently had a really bad experience with renters. A husband and wife rented a small house from me in Phoenix, Arizona. Although the house was not luxurious or overly modern, I had made updates over the years. Right before they moved in, I replaced the refrigerator, bathroom vanity and air conditioner. I painted the entire interior and installed new floors. I also invested into a washer and dryer. The place was comfortable, cozy and cute. They lived in my rental house for just under two years. I can’t imagine how they managed to do so much damage in such a short amount of time. They not only neglected all maintenance and cleaning, they destroyed appliances, smashed holes in the walls and completely ignored the rule for no pets. I’m not sure how many dogs they had, but all of the moldings were chewed and the doors scratched. The floors were ruined, and the whole place smelled like dog feces. I could hardly stand to walk through the house, because it reeked so badly. At that point, I simply wanted to walk away from the responsibility. I was unwilling to spend lots of time, money and effort to restore the house. I was far too discouraged. I worried that I’d once again get a horrible renter and be left with an expensive and stressful mess. While I was eager to sell the property, I wondered how I’d manage it. Very few prospective buyers are interested in a house in such poor condition. Rather than deal with the hassle, I contacted Applegate Home Buyers. They are a family-owned company that is well-known throughout the Phoenix area for purchasing houses in any state. They pay cash. The transaction happens very quickly and without repairs, inspections, appraisals or hidden fees.