Columbus Property Management for Strategic Rental Owners & Real Estate Investors

Our Columbus property management services are designed to maximize returns, minimize liability, and ensure resident satisfaction month after month.

You may have encountered other Columbus property management companies that are merely passive side ventures for a group of real estate agents. Not us.

We’re a dedicated team of local experts focused on one thing: property management.

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Property Management Services Aligned with Your Real Estate Investment Goals

Quick Leasing to Excellent Residents

Filling vacant rentals with quality residents can be stressful. That’s why our top priority is renting your properties quickly to the best residents possible. Our comprehensive screening process ensures your property is filled with exceptional residents. We also take care of the entire renting process—from preparing your listing to marketing your property and showing it to prospective residents. And that’s not even the best part…

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Our leasing process is completely free—there are absolutely no leasing or tenant placement fees. We believe in finding great residents and keeping them in your property for as long as possible.

 

We understand Columbus property management and know how to lease properties in neighborhoods like Old Town East, Downtown, Clintonville, and Italian Village, as well as suburbs like Dublin, Hilliard, Worthington, Westerville, Grove City, and many more.

Systems & Processes for Exceptional Service

Property management is a complicated business, and it can be easy to let things slip through the cracks. Not at RL. Our company was founded by engineers, so we understand the importance of structure and attention to detail. We have systems & processes in place to ensure nothing goes overlooked. We help you succeed by covering lease signing, rent collection, maintenance scheduling, and much more.

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We provide consistent, effective management for properties in Columbus neighborhoods such as Short North, Harrison West, German Village, and Marble Cliff. We focus on single-family homes and small—to medium-sized multifamily properties (up to 99 units). Our intentional and effective approach means you don’t have to worry about property management details.

Transparent Property Management Accounting

Every investor and landlord should be able to easily track activity at their investment property, including rent collections, maintenance invoices, and financial transactions. With RL, your Owner Portal is an intuitive, simple way to stay informed on your most important assets. If you want your Columbus property management to handle your rental property’s accounting, look no further.

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We provide detailed and accurate statements every time we pay you rent.

Annual reports break down your investment’s performance, helping you stay organized at tax time. And we always respond to messages from our clients within 24 hours.

We serve all Columbus areas, including zip codes 43205, 43215, 43214, 43016, and 43230.

Managing Single-Family Homes

Overwhelmed with resident issues, maintenance, and legal compliance? RL Property Management helps single-family homeowners maximize their investment returns with reliable, comprehensive services. Our expert property managers handle everything from resident screening to maintenance, ensuring your property is always in top condition.

Not sure if you should rent or sell your single-family home? Run the numbers with our free Rent vs. Sell Calculator and see which option builds more long-term wealth.

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Managing Multi-Family Homes

More properties mean more potential headaches. RL Property Management oversees day-to-day responsibilities for all residents within all of your units. Our expert management reduces resident turnovers and maximizes returns on your multi-unit rental property. The best part is that you pay less for owning more properties! Our flat-rate monthly management fees and property volume discounts put more investment money back in your pocket.

Curious what your property could rent for? Get a free, data-backed Rent Evaluation and see how your numbers compare to the current Columbus market.

Are you a Buy-and-Hold Property Investor?

The Columbus rental market is complicated. We specialize in helping long-term, intentional investors navigate these challenges. Our full-service management is designed for high-quality rental properties, ensuring better financial outcomes, more free time, and fewer headaches for our clients. By focusing on resident retention, proactive maintenance, and market expertise, we help you maximize your returns and secure your investments.

Ready to see if your property qualifies for our expert property management services in Columbus and Franklin County?

Call us at (614) 725-3059 or click “Schedule a Call” to get your rental analysis report. 

Services and Pricing

Passive
Standard
Premium
Monthly Management Fee $117 $137 $184
Leasing Fee No Charge No Charge No Charge
Lease Renewal Fee $250 $250 $250
Owner Gets Final Resident Approval
Support for Pre-Listing
Support for Using Owner’s Preferred Vendors
Support for Owner Handling Property Repairs (if vacant)
Support for Associations (HOA/COA)
Per-Item Maintenance Approval Limit $1500 $750 $350
Included with all plans!
Comprehensive Resident Screening incl. Credit, Criminal
Rent Collection
Emergency & Non-Emergency Maintenance Mgmt
Advertising & Marketing
Online Property Owner Portal
Financial Recordkeeping
Monthly Statements (by email, PDF format)
Direct Deposit of Net Income To Your Bank Account
In-House Maintenance Service - $84/hr (Subject to 15% project management fee on vendor costs up to $3,000 - max $450/project.)
Move-in Ready Inspection (Final Check)
Move-out Inspection & Turn Scope Preparation

 

 

VOLUME DISCOUNTS (applies to monthly management fee):

All prices are per-unit. Setup Fees may apply for vacant units.

Please note the following items are not supported for any plan:

  • OSU-Area campus rentals
  • Renting “by the bedroom”
  • Owner handling their own property repairs on occupied units
  • Home Warranties

 

 

Working with RL Property Management Group to Maximize ROI and Minimize Risk

We’ve been buying and managing investment property throughout Columbus, Ohio since 2008. We have an extremely high lease renewal rate and have built systems over time to attract and retain high-quality residents. Contact us to find out how we can increase your profits while reducing the time commitment and stress that comes with owning rental properties.

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“Very professional property managers. Pleasure to work with. I highly recommend to tenants and landlords alike.”

~Elie

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What Our Clients Say About Us

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5.0/5
Aug 29, 2025
Google - Christopher Benhatzel - RL Property Management Group
RL Property Management made the transition from living on our house to renting it out seamless. They offered great insight every step of the Way. The team was prompt with responses to our questions and went above/beyond expectations. We would highly recommend them If you are looking for a property management company.
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4.0/5
Aug 27, 2025
Google - Chris Richeson - RL Property Management Group
RL was great during our move, everything last minute across the country when we found this home for rent. They made every accommodation for our urgent and last minute move, thank you!! Communication is good, the home we moved into has a few issues that they're currently resolving to make for a pleasant move-in. They are very strict when it comes to everything YOU as the renter need to do before they'll give you keys. I've always rented from owners instead of management companies so it was a challenge to drive for 25 hours straight through then be told I couldn't get keys into electric and power were setup... so I spent an hour on the phone at the leasing office to setup everything; after an exhausting trip they were less than understanding about that part... Currently they're working to make sure the home is up to snuff and move in ready as advertised; they're doing a great job for the issues that exist. Hopeful that all will get remedied soon before all the rest of my home shows up in containers. The home is nice, as advertised, but was dusty and the counters have some weird slime on them and the faucets spray water everywhere and the front door doesn't close all the way... the garage is so dirty and I'll have to start weeding the lawn ASAP as it's just been let run for a while. Overall RL has been good for the 3 days I've rented from them.
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5.0/5
Aug 22, 2025
Google - moubear32 - RL Property Management Group
RL property management has handled my rent account for about a year now. I had my first major incident since living in my house. The water heater was leaking causing flooding into the drain and on the basement floor. I called RL property management and they immediately sent out a plumber to look at the problem. The plumber said that the water heater was now bad and I thought, oh no! How much is this gonna cost me. RL property management had the plumber take out the old water heater and install a new one and never charged me a dime. Thanks RL property management.
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5.0/5
Aug 18, 2025
Google - Naima Khalif - RL Property Management Group
“The leasing team was very professional, helpful, and quick to respond to all my questions. They made the entire process smooth and easy. I highly recommend them!”
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5.0/5
Aug 15, 2025
Google - Sharon Martin - RL Property Management Group
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5.0/5
Aug 13, 2025
Google - Margaret OBrien - RL Property Management Group
Kendra has been extremely helpful, kind, and prompt in answering any and all questions in the leasing process! It is relieving to have what can sometimes be a stressful process made clear and uncomplicated.
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5.0/5
Aug 11, 2025
Google - Iola Duncan - RL Property Management Group
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Service from Kendra at RL Property Management Kendra has been nothing short of amazing to work with. From the very first interaction, she demonstrated professionalism, kindness, and a genuine commitment to helping me every step of the way. She communicates clearly, responds quickly, and always makes sure I feel informed and supported. It’s rare to find someone who combines efficiency with such a warm, personable approach. RL Property Management is lucky to have her, and I truly appreciate all the effort she puts into making the process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended!
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5.0/5
Aug 5, 2025
Google - Julie Aho - RL Property Management Group
5+ Stars to the leasing team at RL Property Management! In a city where most rentals are managed by BOTs/automated systems, I greatly appreciated the leasing team personally showing me their properties. Their process is efficient. More home owners should use them for property management. Thank you so much Kendra and team!
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2.0/5
Jul 31, 2025
Google - Erika Tarawallie (Erika) - RL Property Management Group
We had a beeping noise in our home and it took them a week to have someone come and resolve the issue . I was in direct communication with Alex and it seemed as though they did not take my concern seriously at all. Additionally they were inconsistent with getting the grass cut. And there were multiple times people came to do work in or outside of our home and we were given no notice.
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5.0/5
Jul 31, 2025
Google - Rochelle Dyer - RL Property Management Group
Great process from beginning to end with Kendra and her team! Would highly recommend!
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1.0/5
Jul 31, 2025
Google - Emmanuela Slobodyanyuk - RL Property Management Group
Worst management company, I have been with a few and this one has to be the most rudest company that don’t not take care of the renters needs and request! The call center is the disrespectful and don’t care if you are living in dangerous living conditions, if you want to rent a home don’t go through this company save the headache and mental health
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1.0/5
Jul 29, 2025
Google - Char Williams - RL Property Management Group
This company has to be the most unprofessional company that I know, They sent me a message at 7 PM today saying that my Landscaping was overgrown, and that they will send someone out in 14 days to resolve this issue. Please tell me where my landscaping is overgrown? Please show me photos and supporting evidence of overgrown landscaping. Now my neighbor next-door is absolutely a problem, However, I keep my landscaping cut weekly. So to receive a message like this and paying this company almost $3000 a month to rent, has taken me to the next level. Do your job and verify before disrupting unproblematic tenants!
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5.0/5
Jul 25, 2025
Google - Kirsten Winston - RL Property Management Group
Very easy and pleasant to work with! Loved the timely responses.
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5.0/5
Jul 22, 2025
Google - Haley Hedges - RL Property Management Group
Love that they helped talk me though every step and let me know when and how to do something, communicated thoroughly step by step every question that needed to be answered, super kind and informative!
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5.0/5
Jul 18, 2025
Google - Wayne Crutcher - RL Property Management Group
This was my first experience with tree trimmer. They did an amazing job and understanding clean up. They explained the one they couldn't because it was on an electric line and aep will get that. Excellent experience all around. Thank you, the Crutcher family. 5 star service
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5.0/5
Jul 11, 2025
Google - Ayla Finley - RL Property Management Group
Application went smooth and quickly compared to other applications. I’ve been a tenant for a couple years and never had any issues!
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5.0/5
Jul 11, 2025
Google - Denita Lowery - RL Property Management Group
Very nice to deal with.truely work with me
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5.0/5
Jul 9, 2025
Google - G K - RL Property Management Group
This management company is very thorough, made the leasing process very clear and simple and is very well-organized and professional. Sara is especially responsive, connecting with whoever she needs to get the answers we need, even if it's not related to her particular department. When I rent out properties myself one day, I can definitely see myself using this company to manage the process!
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5.0/5
Jul 1, 2025
Google - joshua glover - RL Property Management Group
Have had an amazing experience with RL Property Management. Very professional, very quick responses. Going over and beyond to help with all my needs. I love working with this company.
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5.0/5
Jun 29, 2025
Google - Wyatt Hagedorn - RL Property Management Group
Very helpful and friendly
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5.0/5
Jun 23, 2025
Google - Max Schroeder - RL Property Management Group
I contacted Sara on the leasing team with some questions after a tour of a property Thursday evening. She replied promptly on Friday morning and worked with me to so that I could apply to the property. With a short deadline until I needed to move her, Kendra and the rest of the leasing team worked super quickly to get my information together and approved me for the property. I was thoroughly impressed and delighted through the entire process and cannot recommend them enough if you are searching for an apartment.
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5.0/5
Jun 19, 2025
Google - Leo Drone - RL Property Management Group
I want to thank the RL property management group staff for doing an outstanding job with allowing my family to lease a beautiful home from them.i like how professional they was Thu out the process.. I recommend RL property management group as ur trusted rental needs and more ..
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5.0/5
Jun 16, 2025
Google - Darla Reed - RL Property Management Group
The young man answered all of my questions and they did good work. I am proud of what they have done to my unit. Keep up the good work.
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5.0/5
Jun 14, 2025
Google - Dayib Hussein - RL Property Management Group
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent work done in replacing the water heater. The entire process was handled efficiently and professionally, and I truly appreciate the prompt response and high-quality service. Your team’s attention to detail, clear communication, and dedication to resolving the issue quickly made a significant difference. It’s reassuring to know that we have such a reliable and skilled team managing this property. Thank you again for your hard work and commitment to excellence costumer service . I recommend i every one who look to resident new home to be a resident a property managed by RL property management group
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5.0/5
Jun 12, 2025
Google - Suzi Lantz - RL Property Management Group
Kendra was amazing to work with. Answered all the questions I had and made the process so easy. Great team.
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5.0/5
Jun 9, 2025
Google - Ian Delp - RL Property Management Group
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1.0/5
Jun 3, 2025
Google - K. Ash - RL Property Management Group
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1.0/5
May 27, 2025
Google - Addison Torrence - RL Property Management Group
I will not rent from RL ever again, and I’d suggest you don’t either. They will look for any reason at all to keep your security deposit, including normal wear and tear like nail holes in the wall. They charged $102 for blinds that were broken before I moved in. They are also notoriously unreliable when it comes to maintenance issues. They hire the cheapest maintenance teams that never repair things right the first time. The roof leaked for over a year, with roofers coming over many, many times before it was finally fixed. Even when the leak was finally fixed, they did nothing to repair the visible water damage and mold in the bedroom where the leak was. I shudder to think about how moldy the inside of the walls must be after all that long-term water damage. Think twice before signing a lease with this company. They will squeeze every penny they can out of you while providing the absolute bare minimum—and sometimes not even that.
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2.0/5
May 16, 2025
Google - RUTH KEATON - RL Property Management Group
At the beginning of viewing the property process, Sara very helpful. Very responsive and willing to accommodate. Application process not so much. Tiffany not willing to help AT ALL. You can go through life doing all the right things. I don’t have a felony, parking ticket, traffic ticket, no eviction records and make outstanding income. But the moment I decide to leave a marriage after 19 years and have to file bankruptcy, I’m looked at like scum. Never paid a bill late in my life with receipts to prove. But made the decision to file bankruptcy 60 days ago and they won’t consider me. It’s a HARD NO Not even with a co-signer. I’m embarrassed and humiliated.
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5.0/5
May 15, 2025
Google - Francilia Herrera - RL Property Management Group
Patience, Responsible, professional Leasing team that pays attention to detail and has very good communication, and is capable of delivering outstanding quality results. The to-go Property Management company if you are looking forward to investing in Columbus, Ohio. Thank you for all your support, we could not manage to find a quality home resident in Ohio while we live in California, without your support.

Want to Learn More?

If you’d like to learn more about our properties and what it’s like to work with RL Property Management, get in touch. We’d be happy to talk more about our rental properties, our application requirements, and our leasing process.

 

 

RL Property Management

750 Cross Pointe Rd. STE B, Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 725-3059
info@rlpmg.com
Licensed Real Estate Brokerage in the State of OH

*Office Hours By Appointment Only