Tenant Screening
We work hard to find the right tenant for your investment
How We Screen Your Rental Applicants
Our screening includes:
- Full credit review
- Employment and income verification
- Debt-to-income analysis
- Eviction history search
- Criminal background check
- Prior landlord references
We look at the complete picture, not just a credit score, to reduce risk and protect your rental long-term.
Book a consultation and we’ll map out your rent range, rent-ready priorities, and an action plan.
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Owner or Renter?
Our Advantages
Why Choose Fifth Principle Properties As Your Columbus Property Manager
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Local leasing + operations focus. Not part-time property management.
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We run leasing like a pipeline: market-driven pricing, fast showing cadence, and strict screening.
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We reduce vacancy by pricing to the market, not your mortgage. (The market does not care about your feelings.)
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We coordinate maintenance through a strong vendor network with controlled standards, documented approvals, and clear timelines.
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Translation: fewer dead days, fewer “mystery invoices,” more predictability.
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Clear communication, clean documentation, zero surprises.
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Radically transparent reporting so you always know what’s happening and why.
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We treat your home like it’s ours, but with better documentation: photos, inspection notes, and decision logs.
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Data-driven decisions to protect returns: rent comps, turn-cost tracking, and preventative maintenance planning.
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Systems-first operations so nothing gets missed.
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Tech-enabled communication so tenant issues are logged, tracked, and routed properly.
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Inspection documentation with photos and notes (the stuff that saves you during disputes).
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24/7 support tools to route urgent issues and reduce response time without blowing up your phone.
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Translation: fewer dropped balls, faster resolutions, cleaner records.
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We put it in writing.
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We use written service guarantees tied to the things owners actually care about:
- Responsiveness
- Leasing performance
- Communication standards
- Reporting consistency
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If we miss the standard, you don’t get a shrug. You get accountability.
You’re protected with our guarantees
Same-Day Owner Response
If we miss a same-day reply (Mon–Fri before 5pm local time), we credit $100 toward your next management fee.
30-Day Lease-Up:
If your rent-ready home (market-priced, agreed pet policy, ready to show) isn’t leased in 30 days, your first month’s management fee is free.
12-Month Tenant Warranty
If a tenant we place breaks lease or is evicted within 12 months, we re-lease for free (no new lease-up fee).
No Mark-Ups on Maintenance
You pay what the vendor charges. Pre-approval thresholds set in writing.
Cancel Anytime
No termination penalties. 30-day notice to ensure a clean transition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should I choose Fifth Principle Properties?
Because we combine military precision with investment-grade management. We consistently maintain under 5% vacancy, strong tenant satisfaction, and disciplined financial oversight. Veteran-owned, mission-focused, results-driven. -
How do you handle evictions if necessary?
Evictions are rare due to our screening process, but if needed we manage the full process, from notices through court representation, ensuring compliance and minimal disruption to cash flow. -
Do you help investors buy or sell properties too?
Yes. We help investors source off-market deals, analyze ROI, and handle acquisition-to-management transitions.
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