by Peter Lohmann | Jun 12, 2026 | Inspections, Owner Education
The tenancy starts the moment a tenant picks up the keys. What you document in the next 30 minutes will determine whether you have any legal standing at move-out (or none at all). TL;DR A move-in inspection creates the documented baseline that makes security deposit...
by Peter Lohmann | Jun 9, 2026 | Leases, Owner Education, Property Management Education, Rental Price
The clock on a vacant unit starts the moment a tenant gives notice, and in today’s Columbus rental market, it costs more than most owners expect. Here’s what the numbers say about pricing, vacancy, and the gap between the two. TL;DR Franklin County’s...
by Peter Lohmann | Jun 9, 2026 | Local Policy Update, Owner Education
Five municipalities with active policy movement, thirteen more in the quick-hits section, and one statewide ballot fight that just shifted timelines. Here is what Central Ohio landlords need to track this week. TL;DR Powell is taking up a comprehensive zoning code...
by Peter Lohmann | Jun 9, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Maintenance, Property Management Education
Maintenance is where property management costs either make sense or quietly spiral. Before signing with any Columbus PM company, here is what the numbers actually look like. TL;DR Columbus property management companies handle maintenance through three main models:...
by Peter Lohmann | Jun 5, 2026 | Owner Education, Rent Collection, Security Deposits
Rent is the whole point. But collecting it consistently, and knowing exactly what to do when it doesn’t arrive, is where most landlords discover the real complexity of owning rental property. Here’s how a property manager handles it, from the moment rent...
