This guitar that needs some TLC. The action (string height) needs to be adjusted, specifically between the 13th and 15th frets. This is a relatively common issue that a guitar tech or someone with experience in guitar repair can easily fix. The good news is that the guitar has a nice feel to it, which is a great starting point. I am short on time, consider taking it to a professional guitar tech who can get it playing smoothly. If you have experience in guitar repair, you can attempt to adjust the action yourself or use parts.