Co-living investing in Columbus, OH

Columbus has a large and growing young professional renter base driven by Ohio State University, Intel (major new fabrication campus), Nationwide Insurance, and a growing tech sector. Rents have increased significantly while wages for entry-level roles have lagged — creating the affordability gap that co-living addresses.

We focus on in-fill neighborhoods within 15–20 minutes of Ohio State, the Short North, and Downtown Columbus employment clusters: areas like South Linden, Franklinton, and Southeast Columbus where acquisition prices remain favorable.

Yes. The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) administers one of the larger voucher programs in Ohio. HQS-compliant co-living properties are eligible for voucher placement, supporting the mission-driven housing stream of our portfolio.