Private U.S. Acquisitions Firm
Duplex Acquisitions
Two units, one owner, one written decision.
AceStone Capital Group buys two-unit residential duplexes directly from ownership. Title, tenancy, and repair scope are reviewed before terms are issued, so what you receive is a decision rather than an estimate — with existing leases honored at closing.
The Process
Direct Acquisition, Step by Step
Five defined stages from first submission to settlement. Each stage has a stated output, so ownership always knows what happens next.
1. Submit the duplex details
Address, unit split, occupancy status, and any lease or rent-roll detail you already hold. Nothing formal is required at this stage — a parcel number and unit count are enough to begin.
2. Ownership and title review
We confirm vesting, liens, tax posture, and any probate or partnership interests that touch the two-unit position before pricing work begins.
3. Underwriting and basis work
In-place income, comparable duplex sales, and a scoped repair allowance are priced together. Deferred maintenance is carried in the numbers rather than treated as a disqualifier.
4. Written terms
Terms arrive in writing within the stated review window: purchase price, closing window, and the conditions attached. There is no auction, no counter-bidding, and no obligation to proceed.
5. Closing on your schedule
Title and settlement are coordinated with a local closing agent. The schedule reflects title work, tenant coordination, and the funding requirements and due-diligence conditions stated in the offer.
Requirements
Duplex Eligibility Requirements
What a two-unit position needs to satisfy before written terms can be issued.
- Asset type
- Two-unit residential structures — side-by-side, up-down, converted, or detached duplex pairs on one parcel.
- Ownership
- Clear or curable title held by an individual, trust, estate, or partnership with authority to convey.
- Occupancy
- Fully leased, partially leased, or vacant. Existing tenancies are honored and assumed at closing.
- Condition
- Any condition, including code violations, fire or water damage, and long-deferred maintenance.
- Markets
- Active coverage across Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Arizona, Ohio, Nevada, and Rhode Island; other states reviewed case by case.
- Documentation
- Deed or tax record, rent roll or lease copies where tenants are in place, and any recent inspection or insurance claim history.
Qualifies for Review
- Owner-held duplexes carried long-term by private ownership
- Inherited or estate-held two-unit properties
- Duplexes with problem tenancies or interrupted rent collection
- Converted single-family homes legally recorded as two units
- Duplexes needing capital the current owner does not intend to deploy
- Partnership positions requiring a discreet, private exit
Outside Our Parameters
- Properties already under an exclusive listing agreement
- Positions where clear title cannot be established or cured
- Transactions requiring the seller to finance the purchase
- Assets outside the acquisition parameters described above
Local Desks
Duplex Markets We Buy In
County coverage, submarkets, and settlement practice differ by state. Each market page sets out the local parameters.
Questions
Duplex Seller Questions
What qualifies a duplex for direct acquisition?
A recorded two-unit residential property with conveyable title, located in an active market. Occupancy, condition, and outstanding repairs do not disqualify the property — they are priced into the underwriting.
Do I need to sell both units together?
Yes. AceStone Capital Group acquires the full two-unit parcel as a single position rather than purchasing an individual unit or a fractional interest.
What happens to tenants already in place?
Existing leases transfer at closing and are honored on their current terms. Owners are not asked to deliver the building vacant.
How long does the process take from submission to written terms?
Title review and underwriting run in parallel, and written terms follow within the review window communicated when the property is submitted.
Are there fees or commissions to the seller?
No. Acquisitions are completed directly or through qualified investment partners, depending on the transaction. There is no listing commission, no marketing period, and no fee charged to ownership.
Own a Duplex You Are Ready to Move?
Send the address, unit split, and occupancy status. We complete title review and underwriting, then respond in writing — no listing, no fees, no obligation.
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