Real Estate Investor Portfolio for Columbus Investors
Running a rental portfolio in Columbus means cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and CapEx reserves that all need one clean view.
Affordable Midwest rental market with a growing tech economy. Cash flows well because acquisition costs stay reasonable. Ohio's landlord-tenant law is neutral (neither strongly pro-tenant nor pro-owner), which makes for predictable operations.
Real estate + rental framework
Median 1BR rent: $1,150. The Ohio Landlord Tenant Act sets the baseline. Franklin County property taxes run about 1.6% effective. Intel's $20B chip fab investment (2022+) is reshaping housing demand. Columbus SFR investor activity has picked up.
Economy + tax load
Median household income: $58,600. Top industries: banking (JPMorgan Chase has 20K+ employees here), Ohio State University, insurance, tech. Ohio has a state income tax (0-3.99%) plus municipal income tax (2.5% Columbus). Small business tax load stays moderate.
Regulatory notes
Ohio Landlord Tenant Act. Columbus business licensing at city level. Some occupations (HVAC, plumbing) require state licensing.
Climate + seasonality
Cold winters, warm summers, real four seasons. Boiler service Oct-Mar, AC service Jun-Aug. Snow removal is a viable seasonal business.
Local flavor
Short North, German Village, Dublin, Westerville. Different neighborhoods, different tenant profiles.
Property profiles, rent roll, income and expense by unit, mortgage tracker, and a year-end P&L, the portfolio, at a glance.
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