By: Kyle Isaacs I (706) 510-0255 or kyle@5pre.com A Simple Investor Framework (2026) Disclaimer:   This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Real estate conditions can change quickly. Always do your own due diligence. If you’re shopping for investment property in Columbus, GA, you’re going to hear two competing promises: “This area cash flows like crazy.” “This area appreciates like crazy.” Sometimes you

By: Kyle Isaacs If you’ve opened an escrow analysis or an insurance renewal notice lately, you’ve probably had that special moment where you wonder if your carrier accidentally insured your house and your soul. Whether you own one rental home in Columbus, GA or a small portfolio across Georgia, landlord insurance is getting more expensive and more “picky” in 2026. Premiums are climbing, deductibles are creeping up, and non-renewals are happening for things that used to be “no

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or investment advice. Tax laws are subject Why 2026 is different (and why military investors should care) Most real estate tax “strategies” are either: basic deductions everyone should already be taking, or borderline nonsense from the internet. But 2026 has a real, practical theme: accelerated depreciation is back in a bigger way, and that matters a lot if you’re a military household

By: Kyle Isaacs Columbus, GA isn’t a “headline market.” It’s a cash-flow market. The kind where investors win by doing the basics well: buying right, managing tightly, and not pretending 2021 is coming back. So what does 2026 look like if you’re buying, holding, or repositioning property in Columbus? Let’s break it down in plain English: prices, inventory, days on market, rents, population, wages, and the strategies that make sense right now. 2026 Market Snapshot (Quick Numbe

Success in the Columbus short-term rental market is not luck. It’s operations. If you own a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home near Fort Benning (formerly Fort Moore), your revenue engine is the graduation cycle. Columbus is driven by training cadence, not beach weekends. The owners who win in 2026 will be the ones who run pricing and minimum stays with discipline, not vibes. This guide gives you a practical framework: The 60/30/7 pricing ladder Minimum-stay rules that protect revenue (

Executive Summary: The 2025 Reset The 2025 rental market in Columbus, GA was defined by a widening gap between top-line growth and bottom-line stability. While market rents climbed by approximately 4.6% year-over-year  [Zillow], the "squeeze" on owners came from surging operating expenses and a sharp spike in tenant affordability stress. As we look toward 2026, the strategy has shifted. The era of "chasing sparkle" at a 5% cap rate is over. The coming year belongs to the spec

Columbus demand is real. The problem is fixed costs. Muscogee County’s tax digest climbed about 7% last year and the Assessor signaled roughly 11% “catch-up” this year. If your property is non-homestead, that flows straight into your bill, compresses NOI, and drags your cap rate. This isn’t a reason to panic. It’s a reason to run the right playbook fast. What the digest hikes do to your numbers Georgia taxes are based on 40% of fair market value multiplied by the millage rate

Why Columbus Investors Must Demand Elite Short-Term Rental Management In May 2024, Fifth Principle Properties conducted an analysis that painted a challenging picture: while Fort Benning demand gives Columbus a top national ranking, high debt service, increasing supply, and the challenging regulatory environment make profitability elusive for the average investor. Fifth Principle Properties delivers high quality short-term rentals to Columbus, GA The market has one overriding

Everyone talks about Airbnb in Atlanta and Savannah. Meanwhile, Columbus quietly prints cash flow. This isn’t a beach market that dies in winter; it’s a destination market  with year-round demand driven by Fort Benning and the local healthcare sector. If you’re weighing a conversion from long-term to short-term or launching a dedicated STR, here’s the 2025 Columbus snapshot — numbers, rules, and what actually wins bookings. 1) Who’s actually visiting (it’s not just tourists)