About Us
A Legacy of Care and Community Service.
Now Helping You Find Your Best Path Forward
Meet the Founder:
Dr. Don Ketterhagen
A Legacy of Service, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience in Southwest Florida
If my face looks familiar, it’s because my history with Southwest Florida runs deep. I have called this region home since 1978. Long before I began helping homeowners navigate complex financial situations, I was a dedicated obstetrician serving the Naples community—managing the long nights and high stakes of delivering the next generation of Floridians.
A Career Built on Vision
My passion for building businesses started in medicine but quickly expanded into the local landscape. I’ve always been driven to create solutions where they are needed most. During my medical career, I founded the Collier Childbirth Center and the Collier Surgical Center, and I played a key role in developing the landmark three-story medical office building in the Commons Office Park on Goodlette-Frank Road.
Life, however, often requires its own “creative solutions.” When complications from Post-Polio Syndrome led to my retirement from medicine, I returned to my home state of Wisconsin. There, I pivoted into the world of retail and real estate, building and operating a chain of gas stations and convenience stores, while managing a portfolio of multi-family properties and personal home construction projects.
Experience Born from Reality
I don’t just understand business on paper; I understand the highs and lows of the real world. My journey has included both significant successes and personal losses. These experiences didn’t just shape my perspective—they built my drive.
Upon returning home to Florida, I continued to innovate, helping develop the Emerald Medical Center and organizing syndications within the emerging cannabis medical industry.
Why Financial House Rescues?
These decades of experience—in medicine, construction, and entrepreneurship—taught me a vital lesson: Resilience, creativity, and integrity matter more than quick wins. I know what it feels like to face a transition. I know the weight of financial and personal challenges. Today, I use that understanding to help homeowners find the “best path forward.” I am known for being patient, loyal, and persistent. Whether you are looking to sell a home, restructure a deal, or simply get your financial house back in order, I don’t quit until we find a workable solution.
What Makes Us Different
Consulting-First Approach
We’re advisors who happen to buy houses, not house buyers pretending
to be advisors
Regional Expertise
Deep knowledge of Southeast markets and local regulations
Multiple Solutions
We don’t just offer cash
we have creative financing, mortgage help, and more
Our Commitment
When you work with Financial House Rescues, you can expect:
Honest, straightforward communication
Honest, straightforward communication
Multiple solution options presented clearly
Time to make the right decision for you
Professional guidance every step of the way
Let's Talk About Your Situation
Every property and every situation is unique. That’s why we start with a conversation, not a sales pitch. Reach out today for your free consultation.
What they say about us
Brett P.
Managing Partner at Good Highdeas“Persistence That Delivers Real Outcomes”
Don never gave up on our situation. We had a Florida property tangled up in repairs and back payments, and he kept calling, kept explaining, and kept looking for a way through until we had a real solution. He was direct and honest with us the whole time, and I always knew where things stood.
Jody R.
“Someone Who Never Disappears When You Need Help Most”
What I appreciated most about Financial House Rescues was Don’s integrity. He laid out every option for my home in plain English, including the ones that didn’t benefit him, and never pressured me. I felt informed and respected, and I made my decision with confidence.
John McConnors
Senior Marketing Manager“Excellent Communication”
My family was referred to Don when we were worried about foreclosure on a relative’s home. He was patient, kind, and clear about every step. The sale went smoothly and the stress finally lifted. I’d recommend him to anyone in a tough spot.
Esther Howard
Assistant Project Manager““I am pleased””
Don is incredibly knowledgeable about Florida real estate. He explained my options, from selling as-is to working out a payment plan, so I could see the whole picture. His guidance was honest and easy to follow, and I never felt rushed.
Floyd Miles
Bond Projects Coordinator““Highly Recommended!””
Financial House Rescues made a stressful situation manageable. Don listened to our circumstances, explained how the process works in Florida, and gave us a fair path forward. We’d happily recommend Financial House Rescues to any homeowner who needs answers.
John McConnor
Senior Marketing Manager““Excellent Communication””
Don treated us like neighbors, not a transaction. When our family needed to move quickly on a property, he explained the options, kept us updated, and followed through. Financial House Rescues is honest, reliable, and genuinely cares about homeowners.
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Phone number
(941) 271-9344