by Andrew Swensen | 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 | 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 | May 11, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Maintenance, Property Management Education
Central Ohio winters leave fingerprints on a rental property. The damage is rarely dramatic, but it’s almost always cheaper to find in May than to repair in August. TL;DR Spring maintenance on a Columbus rental property comes down to two passes: an exterior...
by Peter Lohmann | Apr 28, 2026 | Fair Housing, Owner Education, Property Management Education
Applications are coming in. You need to pick the right tenant, but one screening mistake can cost you thousands in legal fees, lost rent, or both. With HUD pulling its fair housing guidance just days ago, here’s what Ohio landlords actually need to know right...
by Peter Lohmann | Apr 21, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, Rental Price
Your property is empty. Every week it sits vacant costs you $300 or more in lost rent, and lowering the price feels like the only lever you have. It’s not. Here’s how Columbus rental owners fill vacancies faster without leaving money on the table. TL;DR...
by Peter Lohmann | Apr 17, 2026 | Asset Management, Investing in Rental Properties, Owner Education, Property Management Education
Choosing the wrong property manager in Columbus costs money every month the mistake continues. Here’s an honest evaluation framework, the top companies in each category, and the questions that separate a good PM from a great one. TL;DR Columbus has strong...
