MTR Connects in Columbus, OH

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MTR Connects in Columbus, OH

Brittney LawsonPro Member
Member since 2025 · 5 posts · 13 votes

Hello everyone!

I’m based in Charlotte, NC and looking to scale my portfolio by investing in Columbus. My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).

I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market. If you have referrals, experience, or are open to connecting, please feel free to reach out.

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

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Marc RiceBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Quote from @Brittney Lawson:

Hello everyone!

I’m based in Charlotte, NC and looking to scale my portfolio by investing in Columbus. My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).

I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market. If you have referrals, experience, or are open to connecting, please feel free to reach out.

Looking forward to connecting with you all!

Hey Brittney, I've lived in Columbus since 2015 and own 50+ units here. Feel free to reach out if you need any insight on this market
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  • Marc RiceBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Quote from @Brittney Lawson:

    Hello everyone!

    I’m based in Charlotte, NC and looking to scale my portfolio by investing in Columbus. My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).

    I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market. If you have referrals, experience, or are open to connecting, please feel free to reach out.

    Looking forward to connecting with you all!

    Hey Brittney, I've lived in Columbus since 2015 and own 50+ units here. Feel free to reach out if you need any insight on this market
    [email protected]614-363-2787
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  • Remington LymanBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 6k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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    Quote from @Brittney Lawson:

    Hello everyone!

    I’m based in Charlotte, NC and looking to scale my portfolio by investing in Columbus. My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).

    I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market. If you have referrals, experience, or are open to connecting, please feel free to reach out.

    Looking forward to connecting with you all!


     Welcome to the market!

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  • Min ZhangBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Hey Brittney! A duplex in an A/B pocket can work really well, especially with the hospitals and corporate traffic in the area. I’ve seen a lot of investors have success with that setup.

    Building the right team is definitely the move. Having a solid PM or co host who understands mid term stays makes a huge difference with turnover and pricing. I work with a handful of folks in the Midwest market who’ve been great with MTRs, and I’m happy to share my experience or point you in the right direction if you want to compare notes.

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  • Samuel DioufBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus & Cleveland, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Hey Brittney, that strategy works really well here in Columbus, Ohio. 

    I personally focus on LTRs, but I have a handful of clients who are focusing heavily on the MTR strategy. 

    I'm originally from Florida but moved to Columbus a few years back for the growing real estate market. 

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  • Michael K GallagherBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus OH · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    hey @Brittney Lawson the small multi is a good move here.  area will really depend what you call "A" and what you call "B".  and then the question will be if there is an physical property availability in those areas that meet your criteria.  

    a couple of my clients have liked the hybrid approach, meaning a long term standard tenant on one side and an MTR on the other.  

    as far as cohosting and specifically the MTR space in this market you'll want to reach out to @Jonathan Styer and make sure to consider him, I believe he can help you acquire also.

    [email protected]614-362-2231
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  • Jonathan StyerBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Columbus, OH · Member since 2018 · 330 posts · 396 votes
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    Thanks @Michael K Gallagher for the shoutout. Hi @Brittney Lawson, good to be connected. Just read your initial post, we help investors do exactly what you're looking to do all the time, I'd be happy to connect further on that. We manage over 100 furnished rentals all over Central Ohio. 

    I also have some value add off market opportunities that would be a great fit for what your plans. Feel free to shoot me an email and we can get a conversation on the books. 

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  • Zeke ListonBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Quote from @Brittney Lawson:

    Hello everyone!

    I’m based in Charlotte, NC and looking to scale my portfolio by investing in Columbus. My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).

    I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market. If you have referrals, experience, or are open to connecting, please feel free to reach out.

    Looking forward to connecting with you all!

    Hi Brittney! I invest in the Columbus market and currently own over 60 units. Most of my clients are out-of-state investors, so I’d be happy to answer any questions you have.
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  • Alfath AhmedBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Quote from @Brittney Lawson:

    Hello everyone!

    I’m based in Charlotte, NC and looking to scale my portfolio by investing in Columbus. My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).

    I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market. If you have referrals, experience, or are open to connecting, please feel free to reach out.

    Looking forward to connecting with you all!


     A lot of my clients have had a ton of sucess by purchasing in Short North, Southern Orchards, Old Town East, and King-Lincoln for their Mid-term and short term rentals. 

    My partner also own 17+ airbnbs and mid-term rentals as well. Happy to provide insights!

    [email protected]614-802-5698
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  • Jimmy LieuBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Quote from @Brittney Lawson:

    Hello everyone!

    I’m based in Charlotte, NC and looking to scale my portfolio by investing in Columbus. My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).

    I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market. If you have referrals, experience, or are open to connecting, please feel free to reach out.

    Looking forward to connecting with you all!

    Welcome to BP, Brittney! Columbus is a great city for what you’re looking to do—there’s strong demand for rentals, and duplexes in solid A/B neighborhoods can perform really well as mid-term rentals. The macroeconomics are strong here with rapid population growth, job growth, and major companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Honda, Microsoft, and LG expanding or moving in, which drives long-term rental demand and appreciation potential. You can still find properties in the $120–180K range that hit the 1% rule and positive cash flow, which makes managing multiple units financially easier, especially from out of state. Having a solid local team is key, and there are a lot of investor-friendly agents, property managers, and co-hosts in Columbus who specialize in helping out-of-state investors or people running mid-term rentals, so connecting with the right team will make your first deal a lot smoother. Happy to connect and answer any questions you have!

    [email protected]614-300-7535
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  • Elealeh Fulmaran
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    Solid plan, Brittney—Columbus can work for MTRs near hospitals, OSU, major employers. Start by interviewing 3 to 5 investor‑friendly agents and PMs; ask for MTR experience, average days occupied, furnished rent ranges by ZIP, and vendor depth. Share your buy box, target ZIPs, and budget so they can move fast. Verify regulations, taxes, and insurance by submarket, and pressure‑test numbers with a PM before offers. While you build the team, run test listings and call nearby furnished comps to confirm achievable MTR rates and occupancy.

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  • Brittney LawsonPro Member
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    Member since 2025 · 5 posts · 13 votes
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    Thank you everyone for your support and advice. I will be reaching out to everyone over the next few days!
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  • Jaycee GreenePro Member
    Real Estate Consultant · St. Louis MSA · Member since 2024 · 3k+ posts · 726 votes
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    Quote from @Brittney Lawson:

    Hello everyone!

    I’m based in Charlotte, NC and looking to scale my portfolio by investing in Columbus. My goal is to purchase a duplex in a solid A/B neighborhood to operate as a mid-term rental (MTR).

    I know how important it is to have the right team, so I’d love to connect with investor-friendly real estate agents, property managers, and co-hosts in either market. If you have referrals, experience, or are open to connecting, please feel free to reach out.

    Looking forward to connecting with you all!

    Hi @Brittney Lawson, welcome to the BP Forum! What is your price range/down payment amount? Are you looking for new construction, turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"? Are you looking for properties in certain neighborhoods like Franklinton or near the Children's Hospital?

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