Property Management in Washington, DC
We’re your local experts. And, you can trust us.
We Provide a Better Rental Experience
Our property management services are based on the idea that you should focus on building long-term wealth with real estate investments while we manage the rental relationship.
We work with first-time landlords, self-managing owners, and experienced investors in Washington, DC who are ready to change property management companies.
At Columbia Property Management, we are your partners – here to take care of your DC investment property while you live your life and pursue your goals.
We help our Washington, DC clients develop and execute strategic investment goals. Talk to us about why you’re investing, and what you hope to achieve. We’ll help you get there.
Marketing and Leasing
It’s another reason we’re the property management company that Washington, DC owners trust with their investments.
Rental Business License Services
Landlords in the District of Columbia are required to have a business license and to register with the Rental Accommodations Division. We have done hundreds of these for our clients and can efficiently handle the process for you so you don’t have to learn the procedures and manage the paperwork. Bundle this service with full service property management packages, or we can do it for you separately.
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There are questions to ask anyone who proposes to manage your DC property for you. There are also questions to ask yourself. What you want is a professional who fills vacancies quickly with good renters, who provides accurate and timely rent payouts, and who maintains your property with prompt and cost-effective repairs, as needed. A good communicator is also key.
Why Work with Columbia Property Management?
Work with us when you want to leave everything in the hands of professionals you trust.
Our team handles everything from rental property maintenance to property management accounting. We’re the point of contact if there’s an emergency repair, a tenant dispute, or a neighborhood concern. You can count on us to communicate with you and the tenants, provide detailed and transparent accounting, and save you money on any necessary repairs.
Responsiveness + Reliability
We do what we say we’ll do, and we’re available and accessible. Always.
Quality + Consistency
Higher standards of management and documented systems and processes.
Caring + Customer Service
We care about our community and we approach management from a place of service to owners and tenants.
Choose the Best Price For You
Tenant Placement | Investor Tier | Platinum | Gold | |
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Management Fee | (No Management) | 14.5% of rent per month * | 9.9% of rent per month * | 7.9% of rent per month * |
Full Legal Compliance | ||||
Responsive & Personal Staff | ||||
Resident Orientation | Property Manager meets new residents at the property for a walk-through orientation | staff member meets new residents at the property for a walk-through orientation | Watches orientation video | |
Marketing the Property | ||||
Finding Tenants | ||||
Tenant Screening | ||||
Maintenance Support line | ||||
Property Maintenance | ||||
Online Owner Portals | ||||
On-Time Rent Collection | ||||
Eviction Process Handling | ||||
Accurate Property Accounting & Reporting | ||||
Monthly Owner Statements & Electronic Deposit of Rent Funds | ||||
Recurring bills payment | $15 per utility per month | |||
Home Warranty Management | $100 per incident | |||
Process a rental license renewal | $50 | |||
Property Tax payments | $25 | |||
Mail pick-up from property | $15 | |||
Equipment Rental | $25 per device per day | |||
On-site inspections | 4 per year | 4 per year | 2 per year | |
Investment Advisory Services |
Tenant Placement
- Full Legal Compliance
- Responsive & Personal Staff
- Resident Orientation
- Marketing the Property
- Finding Tenants
- Tenant Screening
Investor Tier
- Full Legal Compliance
- Responsive & Personal Staff
- Resident Orientation
- Marketing the Property
- Finding Tenants
- Tenant Screening
- Maintenance Support line
- Property Maintenance
- Online Owner Portals
- On-Time Rent Collection
- Eviction Process Handling
- Accurate Property Accounting & Reporting
- Monthly Owner Statements & Electronic Deposit of Rent Funds
- Recurring bills payment
- Home Warranty Management
- Process a rental license renewal
- Property Tax payments
- Mail pick-up from property
- Equipment Rental
- On-site inspections (4 per year)
- Investment Advisory Services
Platinum
- Full Legal Compliance
- Responsive & Personal Staff
- Resident Orientation
- Maintenance Support line
- Property Maintenance
- Online Owner Portals
- On-Time Rent Collection
- Eviction Process Handling
- Accurate Property Accounting & Reporting
- Monthly Owner Statements & Electronic Deposit of Rent Funds
- Recurring bills payment
- Home Warranty Management
- Process a rental license renewal
- Property Tax payments
- Mail pick-up from property
- Equipment Rental
- On-site inspections (4 per year)
Gold
- Full Legal Compliance
- Responsive & Personal Staff
- Resident Orientation
- Maintenance Support line
- Property Maintenance
- Online Owner Portals
- On-Time Rent Collection
- Eviction Process Handling
- Accurate Property Accounting & Reporting
- Monthly Owner Statements & Electronic Deposit of Rent Funds
- Recurring bills payment
- Home Warranty Management
- Process a rental license renewal
- Property Tax payments
- Mail pick-up from property
- Equipment Rental
- On-site inspections (2 per year)
*Our minimum monthly management fee is $200 per month
*Additional charges apply for subsidized housing programs
*Discounts may apply for portfolios and total monthly fees in excess of $1000. Contact our property manager
*The Investor Tier is designed to help our clients to pay for the leasing fee interest free over time. Should the owner terminate the contract prior to 24 months, the balance of the leasing fee shall become due at termination.
Areas We Serve
Our Expertise extends from Palisades and Georgetown to Capitol Hill and NoMa. Most of our clients have rentals in Dupont Circle, Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, Kalorama, Petworth, Mount Pleasant, Logan Circle, U Street, Shaw, Bloomingdale, Eckington, and Brookland.
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Kalorama
Petworth
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Reputation Matters. So Does Reliability.
We believe in partnerships and we contribute to relationships. Our team is active in the communities we serve and the associations we work with to deliver better management.
You can count on us.
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Why Hire Us?
Whether you need help with staying compliant with Washington DC landlord-tenant laws, tenant screening, marketing rental property, rental property maintenance, or ongoing support with leasing and management of your investment property, Columbia Property Management is here to support you.
As experts in the housing and rental regulations in the District of Columbia , we proactively manage leasing and tenant relationships to ensure the best possible outcome for the landlord, despite the tenant friendly nature of the laws and courts in DC.
We conduct property inspections at least twice a year and in many cases three to four times annually. This helps to spot problems early such as when preventative maintenance is required or when lease violations are observed.
Our expert management systems and processes ensure a seamless investment experience. From advanced techniques in tenant screening to monthly CPA review of the accounting in your client trust account, we go the extra mile to protect you and increase the return on your rental investment.
In the end, it is about creating long term wealth for you and your family and we are proud to be partners with our clients to help them achieve their goals.
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