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 | May 7, 2026 | Owner Education, Rent Collection, Rental Price
You found a tenant. You agreed on rent. Now the lease is sitting in front of you, and the clauses you do (or don’t) include over the next thirty minutes will decide what happens when something goes wrong eighteen months from now. TL;DR A Columbus rental lease...
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 20, 2026 | Owner Education, Rental Market Guide, Rental Market Trends, Rental Price
Columbus remains one of the strongest single-family rental markets in the Midwest, but the 2026 investor playbook looks different from 2025. Intel is delayed. The rental registry passed. Property taxes are reappraising. Here’s what matters and what to do about...
by Peter Lohmann | Mar 28, 2026 | Investing in Rental Properties, Investing Strategy, Owner Education, Rental Market Guide, Rental Market Trends, Rental Price, Uncategorized
Southern Orchards continues to draw steady renter demand in 2026 due to its proximity to Downtown Columbus, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and nearby revitalizing neighborhoods like German Village and Olde Town East. Recent data show median rents of...
by Peter Lohmann | Feb 16, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, Rental Market Guide, Rental Market Trends, Rental Price
Clintonville, on Columbus’s north side, remains a distinctive neighborhood with steady rental demand anchored by its quality of life, proximity to employment centers, and community amenities. While the rental market shows signs of softening compared with recent years,...
