About Heritage Home Investments — St. Joseph’s Local Cash Home Buyer
We’re not a national call center or an out-of-state hedge fund. I’m Ryan Haywood, and I grew up right here in St. Joseph. This is my home, my community — and it’s the reason I built this business.
Since 2019, Heritage Home Investments has purchased over 500 homes in St. Joseph and the surrounding region. We’ve helped families facing foreclosure, inherited properties, divorce situations, problem rentals, and every tough situation in between — getting them a fair cash offer and closing on their timeline, sometimes in as little as 7 days.
Why I Started Heritage Home Investments
I started this company with one goal: to build a business that would provide for my family and allow me to be truly present in their lives. Real estate gave me that path.
But what I didn’t expect was how meaningful it would be to help people in the community I grew up in. When a homeowner is overwhelmed, facing foreclosure, or just needs to move on — the last thing they need is to deal with a company that doesn’t know St. Joseph. I do. I know the neighborhoods, the market, and how to close quickly and fairly without games.
That’s what we bring to every single deal.
500+ Homes Purchased Since 2019
That number means something. It means we have the experience, the local relationships, and the capital to close on your home — regardless of condition or situation. We’ve seen it all, and we’re ready to make you an offer.
Published Author & Podcast Host
Ryan is the co-author of “From Commission to Capital” — a first-hand account of building a real estate investment business from the ground up in the Midwest, co-authored with David Lecko. Available now on Amazon.
Ryan is also a co-host of the Deal Machine Real Estate Investing Podcast with David Lecko — one of the top real estate investing podcasts, with new episodes every week covering wholesaling, deal finding, and building long-term wealth.

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We Buy Houses Across the Region
We buy homes in St. Joseph, MO and surrounding communities:
- Savannah, MO
- Cameron, MO
- Maryville, MO
- Elwood, KS
- Wathena, KS
- Troy, KS
No matter where you are in northwest Missouri or northeast Kansas — if you need to sell fast, we can help.
Ready to Get Your Cash Offer?
Fill out the form on this page or call us directly at 816-327-1096. We’ll review your property and present you with a no-obligation cash offer — no fees, no repairs, no waiting.
Heritage Home Investments. Local. Fast. Fair.
