## Every day is We Buy Houses day at OfferMarket

 

This article shall serve as notice that every day at OfferMarket is 'We Buy Houses' day. As long as you ask yourself or Google "what is we buy houses", OfferMarket needs to be top of mind. We Buy Houses is taking on a new meaning thanks to our super modern technology and ridiculously simple real estate transaction process.

 

## How does we buy houses work?

 

We buy houses is a saying used by real estate wholesalers who want to put your house under contract with a cash offer and then sell the contract to an actual buyer. Some [real estate wholesalers](https://www.offermarket.us/guides/wholesale-real-estate-101) will tell you that they are the actual buyer, others will be honest and let you know that they have cash buyers to whom they will assign the contract.

 

## Does OfferMarket actually buy houses?

 

At OfferMarket, we buy houses differently. The 'we' in by 'we buy houses' is our nationwide network of qualified buyers who submit offers directly to you on our real estate marketplace. Here, buyers compete and you get a fair price. Learn more about [how OfferMarket works](https://www.offermarket.us/frequently-asked-questions/how-does-offermarket-work).

 

We are also directly buying select rental properties for our own rental property portfolio. That's right, if you [create your free listing](https://www.offermarket.us/sell) on our platform, we may provide you with a direct purchase offer where we are the actual buyer and we close in under 30 days because we buy houses for cash.

 

## Where do we buy houses?

 

OfferMarket is a technology-driven online marketplace. We buy houses everywhere in the United States.

 

## Some of the real estate markets we buy houses in:

 

- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- [Maryland](https://www.offermarket.us/we-buy-houses/baltimore-md)
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- [Washington, D.C.](https://www.offermarket.us/we-buy-houses/washington-dc)
- West Virginia
- Wyoming

 

## We Buy Houses AS IS, In Any Condition! 🏚️

 

From turnkey to teardown, we buy houses in any condition. Even if your house looks like this...

 

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If your home looks like the inside of the one in this video, and you're thinking to yourself "man, I need to sell my house fast", you should stop reading and create your free listing on OfferMarket.

 

​We buy houses in any condition. We buy houses in poor condition. Selling a house in poor condition is our specialty. Wondering [how to sell a house in poor condition](https://www.offermarket.us/guides/selling-a-house-in-poor-condition)? Read our guide!

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[Sell My House Fast Day](https://www.offermarket.us/blog/sell-my-house-fast-day) and [We Buy Houses Day](https://www.offermarket.us/blog/we-buy-houses-day) happens every day at OfferMarket.

 

If you need to sell your house fast in Baltimore, we want to be your trusted home sale platform. Let's meet Jessica, a seller who received multiple competitive offers for her house in the Parkside neighborhood of Baltimore City from OfferMarket's buyer network.

 

Jessica's [house was in poor condition](https://www.offermarket.us/listings/4329-Roberton-Ave-Baltimore-MD-21206-USA) and she needed to sell fast. Before reaching out to OfferMarket, a local Realtor offered her $59,500 in an off-market transaction and she was hesitant to accept the offer.

 

Jessica had a feeling she could get more for her property, but the last thing she wanted to do was spend time and money conducting repairs. Jessica didn't know how much her property was worth so wondered if it would be possible to receive multiple offers from buyers she could rely on to close quickly without inspection concessions and contingencies.

 

While researching other options, Jessica found our [Sell My House Fast Baltimore, MD](https://www.offermarket.us/sell-my-house-fast/baltimore-md) overview and she decided to give our no obligation [Get Offers](https://www.offermarket.us/sell) service a shot.

 

## Here are the stats from Jessica's campaign:

 

- **Lockbox showings:** 11 qualified buyers (photo ID, proof of funds)
- **Offers received:** 5
- **Winning offer:** $75,000, hard money, AS IS, close in 16 days
- **Seller savings:** $11,500

 

Every seller has a story to tell, read our [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/search?q=offermarket) to see if selling your house fast with OfferMarket is right for you.

 

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If you own rental property, collecting rent every month from your tenants is a top priority. The traditional rent collection method has always been to send a rent check. From a tenant’s perspective, writing a personal check once a month is straightforward. However, if you are a landlord trying to eke out a living from a few rental units, processing rent checks is a clumsy, time-consuming process. Accepting rent payments by check can also severely impact your cash flow. 

 

But surely, there must be better ways of running a successful rental business than collecting rent checks. After all, most consumers use the internet for banking and shopping online. Also, digital wallets like PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle are popular for splitting bills or making electronic payments. There is also a growing trend among professional landlords to use mobile payment apps specifically designed for rent collection. 

 

Are you a landlord looking to save time and make rent collection more straightforward? Do you want to find out about ways to collect rent better suited to the modern renter in a digital age? If so, please continue reading to find solutions to your greatest pain point — collecting rent on time. 

 

## Why Look for Alternatives to Rent Checks

 

Let’s face it — it takes a lot of your precious time to process a rent check. Did you know that it can take up to seven days from when a tenant writes and mails the check until the cash is available in your bank account? Would you not prefer to get rental money in your bank account in a matter of hours rather than days? 

 

Here is a typical timeframe of how long it takes to process a tenant’s rent check. First, the tenant writes and mails the check. This usually takes up to three days to arrive unless there is a longer wait due to postal delays. After receiving the check, you must drive to the bank, stand in line, and deposit the check. Then you must wait for one to three business days for the check to clear. 

 

Additionally, since October 2021, many landlords may have to wait even longer for checks to arrive. [CBS News reported](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mail-delivery-slower-usps-october-1/) that changes in the United States Postal Service would result in four out of ten first-class mail items having slower delivery times. In some cases, this means your tenants may incur late fees because their personal check was late.

 

Here’s a list of compelling reasons to avoid collecting rental payments by check:

 

- Checks can bounce
- Rent checks can get lost in the post 
- Paper check payments put you at risk of identity theft
- You must manually record rent payments, meaning that it’s easy to make mistakes

 

## The Challenge of Using Rent Check Alternatives

 

One of the biggest challenges [successful rental property owners face](https://www.offermarket.us/blog) when switching to rent check alternatives is convincing their tenants. After all, sending a check is straightforward for tenants. It’s landlords that are burdened with the hassle of processing paper checks

 

Surprisingly, paying rent by check and cash still seems the most popular method. For example, the [Federal Reserve Bank of Boston](https://www.bostonfed.org/publications/research-data-report/2016/how-do-people-pay-rent.aspx) reported that 42 percent of renters still mail a monthly rent check. In addition, a surprising 22 percent of landlords continue to accept cash payments. The study found that a meager 8 percent of tenants paid rent using an electronic method.

 

## The Best Alternatives to Collecting Rent by Paper Check

 

As a property owner running a profitable business, you must be in control of rent payments. This means that you can specify acceptable ways for your tenant to pay rent. In most states, you must provide at least two methods of payment. 

 

Using a mobile payment app is the best alternative to a paper check. Not only is it convenient for you as a landlord, but your tenants are probably already using one to make online payments. Also, you have an electronic “paper trail,” which is more secure than keeping paper documents. However, some digital wallets or “peer-to-peer” payment methods are better than others for rent collection. 

 

Here are the pros and cons of some popular payment apps, including some designed specifically for landlords. 

 

## PayPal — Rent Check Alternative

 

PayPal is one of the most well-known digital wallets, and many landlords use this as a rent check alternative. Tenants can pay rent directly into a landlord’s bank account, or you can request a rent payment. 

 

However, [PayPal is a poor option](https://blog.rentdrop.io/alternatives-to-paypal-for-collecting-rent-online) for collecting rent because there is no payment protection. Additionally, you can’t block partial payments. And PayPal can sometimes freeze a tenant’s accounts if they suspect any questionable activity. Finally, PayPal has monthly fees for using a business account.

 

## Zelle for Rent Payments

 

Zelle is a popular mobile application that lets users quickly transfer funds. A benefit is that the money appears directly in your bank account if you sign up to Zelle. And there are no transaction fees. 

 

But there are cons to using Zelle for collecting rent. For example, it’s possible for a tenant to pay someone else accidentally instead of the intended recipient. And it’s hard to resolve disputes if you use this service. In addition, like PayPal, the lack of payment blocking and purchase protection means that Zelle is not great for online rent payments. 

 

## Buildium — Property Management App

 

Buildium is a property management app popular with many landlords. The app streamlines rent collection, sends reminders, calculates late fees, lists vacancies, and allows tenants to request maintenance visits. It is also possible for landlords to post vacant properties on sites such as Zillow and Trulia. Landlords can also accept payments, send out invoices, and process security deposits.

 

One thing to consider with Buildium is that it’s expensive. So, if you only manage a few rental units, it’s not a cost-effect alternative to rent checks. In addition, for some users, the plethora of features makes it challenging to use. 

 

## Rentdrop — Mobile Rent Collection App

 

[Rentdrop](https://www.rentdrop.io/) is a straightforward rent collection app, allowing landlords and tenants to collect rent online for free. Rentdrop has some handy features for landlords like scheduling automatic payments, processing security deposits, tracking rent payments, and sending rent reminders. In addition, the convenient app allows roommates to split the rent, and landlords can also offer tenants flexible rent payments. 

 

Rentdrop lacks some of the features of expensive property management apps. But the service is free for landlords and tenants to use and is an excellent alternative to collecting rent checks. 

 

## PayRent — Property Management Software

 

PayRent is a mobile application that helps landlords manage their properties. Landlords can use the app in place of rent checks. The app makes it easy to track a tenant’s rental payment history. Also, tenants can pay rent using either a debit card, credit card, or checking account with an e-check. 

 

However, there are some drawbacks to using PayRent. For example, you must pay transaction fees, which can cost up to $50 per month to use.

 

## Alternatives to Rent Checks — A Takeaway

 

Sending a paper check is fast becoming a part of history. So if you run a successful business, there are many reasons to stop accepting rent checks and convince your tenants to use an alternative method. Not only are digital payments more secure, but they will also save you time and money and help free up valuable resources.

We are all used to paying our rent using cash or check, but this its 2022 and technology has moved forward and made rent payments much much easier and streamlined

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