by Peter Lohmann | Dec 15, 2025 | Investing in Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Maintenance
Look for Recurring Repair Patterns If the same maintenance issue keeps showing up in your logs, it’s no longer a repair; it’s a replacement waiting to happen. Property investors often delay upgrades because a fix “seems cheaper” in the moment, but recurring costs add...
by Peter Lohmann | Dec 8, 2025 | Investing in Rental Properties, Investing Strategy, Owner Education
Why Depreciation Matters for Columbus Landlords Many landlords view depreciation as merely a line on a tax return. However, in reality, it’s one of the most powerful and underutilized tools for long-term rental property planning. Depreciation doesn’t just reduce your...
by Peter Lohmann | Dec 1, 2025 | Investing in Rental Properties, Investing Strategy
Why Major Repairs Catch Landlords Off Guard It’s January in Columbus. Your tenant calls to say the furnace just quit, and the repair quote comes back at $5,000. You weren’t expecting that bill, at least not now. Suddenly, the cash flow that looked solid on your...
by Peter Lohmann | Nov 24, 2025 | Eviction, Rent Collection, Rental Market Trends, Rental Price
Would your tenants pay on time if there were no late fees or no grace period? That single question reveals how much rent payment behavior depends on structure, clarity, and consistency. A well-designed rent policy does far more than collect money; it sets the tone for...
by Peter Lohmann | Nov 17, 2025 | Eviction, Owner Education, Property Management Education, Rent Collection
Lease Agreements: the First Step to Getting Paid On Time Every property owner knows the stress of chasing late rent… or worse, preparing for an eviction. It’s frustrating, time-consuming, and drains your ROI. But here’s a truth many landlords overlook: most rent...
