by Peter Lohmann | Jan 13, 2025 | Fair Housing, Owner Education
When it comes to managing rental properties, Fair Housing compliance for landlords is essential—it’s the foundation of a successful business. Yet, many landlords overlook how quickly non-compliance can lead to serious consequences. From hefty fines to lawsuits and...
by Peter Lohmann | Jan 6, 2025 | Fair Housing, Investing in Rental Properties, Owner Education
Being a landlord comes with plenty of responsibilities, and following Fair Housing laws for Columbus landlords is one of the most important. These laws are in place to ensure everyone has a fair chance at finding housing free from discrimination. For landlords in...
by Peter Lohmann | Jul 11, 2023 | Fair Housing, Owner Education, Property Management Education, Rental Market Trends
Fair market rents (FMRs) are established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are calculated annually. While HUD uses FMRs as a way to determine rental voucher amounts for government assistance programs like Section 8 housing contracts,...
by RL Property Management | Sep 20, 2019 | Fair Housing, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, Property Management Education, Rent Collection, Uncategorized
All of these assumptions are wrong. They won’t declare bankruptcy while living at the property And if they do, you can evict them They won’t make partial payments They won’t make partial online payments They understand your late fee policy They will pay the water...
by RL Property Management | Sep 20, 2019 | Fair Housing, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, Property Management Education, Rent Collection, Uncategorized
We once had a fellow real estate investor ask: “I have a crack going horizontally straight across the basement wall at one of my properties. I am assuming it is a result of hydro-static pressure. I have had the drains snaked and the tenant does a decent job of keeping...
by RL Property Management | Aug 14, 2019 | Fair Housing, Owner Education, Property Maintenance, Property Management Education, Rent Collection, Uncategorized
Originally published August 2019. Updated April 2026 with current Columbus data, 2026 tax rules, and refreshed analysis. Selling a rental property feels like unlocking value. Sometimes it is. More often, it quietly erases years of compounding returns and hands a...
