Columbus Property Management for Strategic Rental Owners & Real Estate Investors

Our Columbus property management services are designed to maximize returns, minimize liability, and ensure tenant 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 Tenants

Filling vacant rentals with quality tenants can be stressful. That’s why our top priority is renting your properties quickly to the best tenants possible. Our comprehensive screening process ensures your property is filled with exceptional tenants. 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 tenants 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 tenant 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 tenant screening to maintenance, ensuring your property is always in top condition.

See why RL is the go-to property management Columbus owners trust to grow their ROI. Schedule a call today.

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Managing Multi-Family Homes

More properties mean more potential headaches. RL Property Management oversees day-to-day responsibilities for all tenants within all of your units. Our expert management reduces tenant 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. Schedule a call to see how.

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 tenant 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 $109 $129 $169
Leasing Fee No Charge No Charge No Charge
Lease Renewal Fee $250 $250 $250
Owner Gets Final Tenant 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 $250
Included with all plans!
Comprehensive Tenant 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); Outside vendor bills subject to 15% project manangement fee
Move-in Ready Inspection (Final Check)
Move-out Inspection & Turn Scope Preparation

VOLUME DISCOUNTS (applies to monthly management fee):

  • 5 - 9 units: 10%
  • 10-19 units :15%
  • 20-39 units :25%
  • 40-59 units: 35%
  • 60+  units: 40%

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 tenants. 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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Oct 2, 2024
Google - Will - RL Property Management Group
Peter and his team are the best in the business when it comes to residential property management. They are laser focused on just doing rentals, which is rare. I love partnering with them!
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Sep 21, 2024
Google - Latisha - RL Property Management Group
Great experience, very clean home, nice area, great size. The young lady showing was very nice and professional!
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Sep 18, 2024
Google - Manel - RL Property Management Group
I rented with them for almost 2 years. The property was great and I haven’t had much issues. The staff too were very responsive. All issues I had were addressed in a timely manner.
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Sep 13, 2024
Google - Erica - RL Property Management Group
Loved the property very well kept looking forward to renting..
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Sep 11, 2024
Google - Amber - RL Property Management Group
From start to finish, the application process was seamless. Liz answered all of my questions thoroughly & was quick to respond. Highly recommend!
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Sep 11, 2024
Google - James - RL Property Management Group
Liz & the rest of the team were awesome! From scheduling & viewing the property, to their communication during the signing process, they were all great! I highly recommend Liz & RL to anyone who is looking to rent
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Sep 10, 2024
Google - Marcia - RL Property Management Group
RL Property Company did an excellent job with power washing our building . The work request was completed timely and with professionally . Id recommend their services to everyone . Thank You.
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Sep 3, 2024
Google - Margaret - RL Property Management Group
Inspector was very friendly and easy to work with.
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Aug 20, 2024
Google - Erica - RL Property Management Group
Very pleasant people to speak with very nice properties too
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Aug 15, 2024
Google - Brent - RL Property Management Group
Have had a wonderful experience so far with RL Property Management. They have been super helpful with all my needs and have taken care of any issue or concern promptly. JD and Mike were extremely helpful. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a new apartment.
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Aug 13, 2024
Google - Leo - 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
Jul 30, 2024
Google - Stacia - RL Property Management Group
Working with Liz and the rest of the RL Property Management leasing team has been the best experience.
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Jul 19, 2024
Google - Latoya - RL Property Management Group
SMOOTH leasing experience and Quick response.. Answered all my questions respectfully Mrs.Lopez was very informative and Rl management gave me hope. Great experience from the showing and through the application process.
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Jul 16, 2024
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Jul 9, 2024
Google - Michal - RL Property Management Group
I recommend RL as your property management team. Michael Short is an excellent representative for the company therefore they get my vote!
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Jul 9, 2024
Google - Maranda - RL Property Management Group
Michael Short is a strong and trustworthy professional that cares about his clients. I highly recommend RL Property Management Group.
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Jul 9, 2024
Google - Salio - RL Property Management Group
Michael Short has done a phenomenal job with the management of property.
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Jul 9, 2024
Google - SentinelAce - RL Property Management Group
I've had a fantastic experience with RL Property Management. Michael Short, in particular, has been exceptionally professional and helpful throughout the process. His prompt communication and attention to detail made everything run smoothly. Highly recommend their services!
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Jul 5, 2024
Google - Tresa - RL Property Management Group
Very clean property
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Jul 3, 2024
Google - Cierra - RL Property Management Group
I had an amazing experience with Liz Gomez, she is one of the leasing leads, Very attentive and willing to help. Her response time was within a few hours or less while we emailed back and forth and she had a solution or suggestion for all of my questions . 10 out of 10
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Jun 28, 2024
Google - Ebony - RL Property Management Group
Prefect for me I love it
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Jun 21, 2024
Google - Nicole - RL Property Management Group
Aaron was awesome I only want him coming to my property
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Jun 21, 2024
Google - Tera - RL Property Management Group
Great communication! Follows up timely and very thorough!
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Jun 20, 2024
Google - Tonya - RL Property Management Group
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Jun 20, 2024
Google - Robb - RL Property Management Group
Brian has been communicating and assisting us with investors we work with. He is on point and communicates very well. Highly recommend.
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Google - Neyshaly - RL Property Management Group
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Google - Maria - RL Property Management Group
Me Encanto, el servicing es muy bueno
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Jun 4, 2024
Google - Donyelle - RL Property Management Group
Very professional and responded quickly!
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Jun 4, 2024
Google - King - RL Property Management Group
Peaceful and quiet, well maintain property. Extremely clean with wonderful neighbors... A+

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

*Office Hours By Appointment Only