Owner Resources
Tools, links, and guidance to help Central Ohio property owners manage their investments with confidence. Be sure to look through each tab for more tools!
Auditor Portals
County Property Records
Search assessed values, tax history, ownership records, and transfer data from official county auditor portals. Tax payment links are included within each county's portal.
ℹ️ All county portals open in a new tab. Search by owner name, property address, or parcel ID number.
Primary Counties
Fairfield Co.
Fairfield County Auditor
Assessed values, tax history, ownership records, transfer history, and tax payments for Fairfield County parcels.
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Licking Co.
Licking County OnTrac
Property values, ownership, tax assessments, transfer data, and tax payments for Licking County real estate.
Search Properties ↗
Lancaster GIS Maps — City of Lancaster
GIS Hub
Lancaster GIS Hub
Main entry point for all City of Lancaster GIS data, interactive maps, and downloadable layers. Browse the full map catalog here.
Open GIS Hub ↗
Zoning
Lancaster Zoning Map
Interactive zoning map for the City of Lancaster — look up zoning classifications, overlay districts, and permitted uses by parcel.
View Zoning Map ↗
Sanitation
Sanitation Pickup Map
Trash and recycling collection routes and pickup schedules by street within the City of Lancaster.
View Sanitation Map ↗
CRA
Community Reinvestment Areas
CRA zone boundaries and tax incentive areas. Established to encourage rehabilitation of historically significant structures and new community investment.
View CRA Map ↗
Historic
Historic District Map
Interactive map of Lancaster's historic district boundaries and designated properties. Reference for certificate of appropriateness requirements.
View Historic Map ↗
SID
Special Improvement District
Interactive map of the Downtown Lancaster Special Improvement District boundaries. Identify SID-eligible properties and improvement zones.
View SID Map ↗
Nearby Counties
Delaware Co.
Delaware County Auditor
Real estate search, property tax data, and parcel records for Delaware County properties.
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Franklin Co.
Franklin County Auditor
Columbus-area property search — ownership, values, tax history, and sales comparables.
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Thinking About Renting It Out?
✓ Free rental analysis for your property
✓ Listing on 20+ rental platforms
✓ Professional lease preparation & execution
✓ Comprehensive credit & background checks including landlord-tenant court records
✓ Listing on 20+ rental platforms
✓ Professional lease preparation & execution
✓ Comprehensive credit & background checks including landlord-tenant court records
Financial Tools
Investment Calculators
Built directly into this page — analyze mortgage payments and rental performance without leaving the site.
Important Notice: The calculators on this page are provided for general informational and educational purposes only. All results are estimates based solely on the inputs you provide and do not account for all variables that may affect a real estate investment — including but not limited to closing costs, property condition, local market conditions, tax implications, lender-specific terms, insurance variability, HOA assessments, or changes in interest rates. These tools do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice, and no results should be relied upon as a basis for any investment decision. Focus Realty & Management makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of these estimates to any specific property or situation. Always consult a licensed financial advisor, CPA, or qualified real estate professional before making investment decisions.
Mortgage Amortization
Monthly payment, total interest paid & full payoff schedule
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Rental ROI & Cash Flow
Cap rate, cash-on-cash return & monthly cash flow analysis
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Break-Even Rent
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Let Us Handle the Math & the Work
✓ Rent collection & delinquency management
✓ Maintenance coordination & vendor management
✓ Monthly statements & direct deposit owner draws
✓ Online owner portal — 24/7 access to all property data
✓ Maintenance coordination & vendor management
✓ Monthly statements & direct deposit owner draws
✓ Online owner portal — 24/7 access to all property data
Reference Library
Owner Resources
Market research, government tools, local utilities, and referrals for Central Ohio property owners.
Market Research & Property Tools
HUD
HUD Fair Market Rents
Official HUD rent estimates by zip code and bedroom count. Required reference for Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher properties.
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FEMA
FEMA Flood Map
Look up whether a property is in a designated FEMA flood zone. Critical for flood insurance requirements and property disclosure.
Check Flood Zone ↗
USPS
USPS Address Verification
Verify and standardize property addresses with USPS. Confirms mail deliverability and correct ZIP+4 codes before listings or leases.
Verify Address ↗
Local Utility Providers
Electric
AEP Ohio
Start, stop, or transfer electric service for rental properties. Manage accounts and report outages for AEP Ohio service areas.
AEP Ohio ↗
Natural Gas
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Start, stop, or transfer natural gas service. Report emergencies, manage billing, and handle service transfers during tenant turnovers.
Columbia Gas ↗
Gas · Water · Sewer
City of Lancaster Utilities
One portal for all City of Lancaster municipal utilities — gas, water, sewer, sanitation, and storm water through the Utilities Collection Office.
Lancaster Utilities ↗
Water / Sewer
City of Newark Utilities
Water, sewer, and sanitation services for properties within the City of Newark. Online payments and account management for Licking County rentals.
Newark Utilities ↗
HCV / Section 8 References
FMHA
Fairfield MHA — Utility Allowance Charts
Official utility allowance schedules from the Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority. Use these figures for the Utility Allowance (line b) in the HCV calculator.
View Allowance Charts ↗
Business & Registration
Ohio SOS
Ohio Secretary of State — Business Filings
File or search Ohio LLCs, corporations, and registered businesses. Check good-standing status, find registered agents, or form a new entity.
File & Search Businesses ↗
Local Referrals
Local professionals we refer to in Central Ohio.
CPA & Tax
CPA / Tax
Hogan CPA Services
Central Ohio CPA firm experienced in real estate investor tax returns, rental property depreciation, and Schedule E filings.
CPA / Tax
Ruff-Hammer Tax
Local tax professionals with experience in landlord and investment property filings, 1031 exchanges, and entity structuring.
CPA / Tax
Oatney & Associates
Accounting and tax services for property owners and real estate investors in Central Ohio.
Landlord Insurance
Insurance
Western Bradbury Insurance Services
Independent insurance agency offering landlord policies, dwelling coverage, and umbrella liability for rental property owners.
Insurance
Insurance Referral
Additional recommended insurance agency — details coming soon.
Coming soon
Insurance
Insurance Referral
Additional recommended insurance agency — details coming soon.
Coming soon
Home Inspectors
Inspections
Wiseman Home Inspection
Pre-purchase and pre-lease inspections for investment properties in Central Ohio. Licensed and experienced with rental assessments.
Inspections
Adkins Home Inspection
Thorough residential inspections covering structural, mechanical, and safety systems. Trusted by local investors and property managers.
Inspections
Clarity Property Inspections
Detailed inspection reports with clear findings. Ideal for pre-purchase due diligence and investment property condition assessments.
Title & Closing
Title
Hocking Valley Title Agency
Local title company serving the Hocking Valley and surrounding areas. Closings, title searches, and owner's title insurance policies.
Title
SAS Title
Central Ohio title and settlement services for residential and investment property transactions.
Title / Law
Corbin Law
Real estate legal services including closings, title work, entity formation, and landlord-tenant matters for Central Ohio investors.
What Full-Service Management Actually Covers
✓ Move-in inspection with every lease
✓ Scheduled inspections — catch violations, unauthorized occupants & maintenance issues early
✓ Full resident evaluation at renewal — payment history, cleanliness & property care
✓ Renewal negotiation handled on your behalf
✓ Scheduled inspections — catch violations, unauthorized occupants & maintenance issues early
✓ Full resident evaluation at renewal — payment history, cleanliness & property care
✓ Renewal negotiation handled on your behalf
Housing Choice Voucher Program
40% Rent Burden Calculator
Calculates HAP, tenant share, and whether a proposed lease passes the HUD 40% initial rent burden test per 24 CFR Part 982.
ℹ️ When does the 40% test apply? Only at initial leasing (first assisted lease in a unit), and only when Gross Rent exceeds the Payment Standard. Rent increases after move-in are not subject to the 40% test.
Enter Values
From the RFP, PHA utility schedule & tenant file
a — Rent to Owner
Proposed contract rent charged by the landlord
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b — Utility Allowance
PHA utility allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Enter 0 if owner pays all utilities. Fairfield MHA Utility Charts ↗
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Payment Standard
PHA-set maximum subsidy for the unit's bedroom size & area (from PHA payment standard schedule)
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e — Total Tenant Payment (TTP)
The highest of: 30% of monthly adjusted income, 10% of monthly gross income, or the PHA minimum rent (typically $50). Often = 30% of monthly gross.
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Monthly Adjusted Income
Family's monthly adjusted income — used only for the 40% test. Gross monthly income is often used as a proxy.
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Calculation Results
HUD 24 CFR 982 — lines a through j
Notice: This calculator is provided for informational purposes only. Results are estimates based on inputs entered and do not substitute for a formal determination by the Public Housing Authority (PHA). Always verify Payment Standards, Utility Allowances, and TTP calculations with your local PHA. Focus Realty & Management makes no representations regarding the accuracy of results for any specific voucher case.