Property Management in Washington D.C. Ward 6
It takes an experienced property management company to specialize in Washington, DC’s Ward 6 neighborhoods, and that’s what we do at Columbia Property Management. This is the city’s largest Ward, and we’re prepared to take care of leasing, managing, and maintaining the rental homes found here. Whether you’re a first-time landlord, a self-managing rental property owner, or an experienced investor, we think we can help. Our team provides the best customer care in the District of Columbia, and we take our partnership seriously when we work together. Managing rental homes like yours is what we do full-time. It’s our passion and our field of expertise. Managing investment property is what we do best.
When you rely on our experience and leadership in the local market and the national industry, you won’t have to worry about how your property is performing. Instead, you can focus on building long-term wealth with real estate investments. You can grow your own career or pursue your own passions. We help our Ward 6 Washington, DC rental property owners and tenants enjoy a better investment experience.
Ward 6 Business Licenses for Rental Property Owners
Landlords in Ward 6 and throughout the District of Columbia are required to hold a business license in order to rent out property. Before you can lease your home, you need to register with the Rental Accommodations Division as well. A lot of owners find this entire process time consuming and stressful. We’ll take the hassle out of it for you. We’ve efficiently and successfully handled hundreds of these applications for our rental property owners. Don’t waste your time trying to navigate the system. We have done it before, and we can take care of it for you.
You can choose to have us include this service with your comprehensive management plan, or we can take care of the licensing for you as a stand-alone option. Our ability to help you work through this important initial step is going to set you up for a successful investment experience. It’s why our Ward 6 property management clients love working with us.
Ward 6 Leasing and Marketing Services
Ward 6 encompasses a large part of Washington, DC, touching each of the four quadrants. We rent out homes in Capitol Hill, Eastern Market, and Mount Vernon Triangle. There’s no better place to find eclectic shops, surprising restaurants, and a bountiful blend of dozens of different cultures and backgrounds. There’s plenty of metro stations and bus lines. There are farmers markets all week long and street fairs and events. Tourists wander the Library of Congress and the Supreme Court. These are diverse and thriving communities that embrace everything people love about the nation’s capital.
With so many neighborhoods and so many properties, we need to be strategic about how we market your rental homes.
Marketing a vacant rental property requires a targeted approach and lots of online advertising. We understand the trends and tenants in Ward 6. At Columbia Property Management, we lease your property quickly to high quality tenants.
Leasing Ward 6 homes in Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Shaw, Eastern Market, Barney Circle, Kingman Park, and surrounding areas.
Our leasing plans deliver lower vacancies and high-quality tenants. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive and profitable rental property pricing
- Strategic online advertising and networking
- Rental property showings
- Strict tenant screening in compliance with fair housing laws
- Lease negotiations
One of the things that sets us apart from other management companies is our commitment to on-boarding new tenants. We’ll conduct an in-person orientation at the property for all residents moving into their new home. This is another reason we’re the property management company that Washington, DC Ward 6 owners trust with their investments.
Full-Service Ward 6 Property Management Services
After we’ve placed a qualified tenant, collected the security deposit, first month’s rent, and other move-in funds, and signed the lease, you can expect your team at Columbia Property Management to handle everything from routine and emergency maintenance to property management accounting. Look for monthly financial reports in your owner portal and don’t be surprised when your rent is deposited electronically and on time every month. Our owners appreciate our responsive, proactive communication. We are the point of contact if there’s an emergency repair issue, a tenant dispute, or a situation in the neighborhood. You can count on us to save you money on any necessary repair and enforce the requirements of your lease agreement.
Our efficient, frequent communication is just one way that we are the most dependable property management company in Washington, DC.

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Work with trusted DC property management professionals who know the submarkets at a neighborhood level in the city, which is critically important to understand rental prices and rental demand. We made the DC residential rental property market our sole focus, and our experience is your advantage.
Scott was incredibly helpful. He worked with us through all our questions about property management, rental rates, contracts, and tenants. We would recommend him without reservation if you're looking for someone to find renters or to manage your property. And we checked around and his rates are very good compared to the competition. Don't hesitate!
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 | ||||
Rent Assessment | ||||
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 |
*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.

Work with Ward 6 Property Management Experts
Our local experience is your advantage in all aspects of the Washington DC residential rental real estate market. Our in-depth knowledge of the details of the Washington DC market and submarkets, from tenant pool to price points and quality vendors ensures that you get the highest quality management for your rental investment.

Washington DC Property Management Experts
Our local experience is your advantage in all aspects of the Washington DC residential rental real estate market.
Our in-depth knowledge of the details of the Washington DC market and submarkets, from tenant pool to price points and quality vendors ensures that you get the highest quality management for your rental investment.
QUESTIONS ABOUT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT?
If you’d like to learn more about our properties and what it’s like to work with Columbia Property Management, get in touch. We’d be happy to talk more about our rental properties, our application requirements, and our leasing process.
Columbia Property Management
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 92488, Washington, DC 20090
Main Office:
1140 3rd Street NE, Floor 2, Washington, DC 20002
(888) 857-6594
info@Columbiapm.com
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