Property Management, Operator to Operator
Peter Lohmann
CEO of RL Property Management, owner of Peter Lohmann Media, and co-founder of Crane.
An electrical engineer by training, I bring a systems-first mindset to the operational chaos of property management, and help 20,000+ operators do the same every week.
The three businesses Peter runs
RL Property Management
The 750+ unit residential property management company in Columbus, Ohio, where I'm co-founder and CEO.
Visit the company →Peter Lohmann Media
A twice-weekly newsletter, a podcast, and industry research reaching 20,000+ property management professionals every week.
See what I publish →Crane
An exclusive online community I co-founded for experienced property management owners and operators. Membership requires 150+ doors.
Learn about Crane →About Peter Lohmann
I bring a systems-first mindset to an industry full of operational chaos, and I help other operators do the same.
I'm the CEO of RL Property Management (750+ units), owner of Peter Lohmann Media, and co-founder of Crane, an exclusive online community for property management owners and operators.
With a background in engineering and leadership, I apply a systems-thinking lens to property management and share what's working through my twice-weekly newsletter, read by over 20,000 property management professionals.
I also host Peter Lohmann's Podcast (100+ episodes), where I interview other leaders on the real-world challenges of operating a business. My industry research includes the annual PM Trends Report, M&A Report, Largest PM Companies List, and other data-driven deep dives.
I live in a suburb of Columbus with my wife, two daughters, and our dog Oxley.
Resources to grow your PM company.
Everything I publish, in one place.
Peter Lohmann's Newsletter
Twice-weekly, real-world insights on running a better PM business. Read by 20,000+ professionals.
Subscribe →Peter Lohmann's Podcast
100+ episodes of honest, operator-to-operator conversations. No fluff, just smart people talking shop.
Listen →PeterBot
Chat or talk with my AI clone, trained on 800,000+ words of my writing. PM insights on demand.
Try it →Largest PM Companies
The permanent home for my annual list of the largest residential property management companies in the U.S.
See the list →M&A Report
The most detailed property management M&A report anywhere, built from 89 closed deals over five years.
Learn more →Blog
Longer takes on the industry: software, M&A, NARPM, fair housing, and the occasional rant.
Read →
Crane
I co-founded a private, paid community for experienced property management company owners. You must manage at least 150 doors to qualify. Applications are currently closed, but you can join the waitlist.
Join the waitlistA few ways I can help.
Sponsorship
Get targeted exposure to over 20,000 property management professionals every week.
Explore the media kit →Products & Templates
The Notion template we use to run RL Property Management, the M&A Report, a maintenance course, and more.
Browse products →60-Minute Consult
Grow your PM business, analyze an acquisition, or get a second opinion. You set the agenda.
$1,100
Book a call →Featured & Published
A selection of where my work shows up, on stage, in print, and on other people's shows.
In print
- "How To Work On (Not In) Your Business," Strategic PM magazine
- "Organizing Company Knowledge With Notion," The Operator's Handbook (vol. 1, issue 3)
On stage
- NARPM National & Broker/Owner
- LeadSimple University
- PayProp / NARPM trust accounting sessions
- Evernest, ProfitCoach, and TWLX panels
As a podcast guest
A selection from 25+ appearances:
- Top Floor (AppFolio)
- NARPM Radio
- Property Management Mastermind
- Triple Win & The Resident Experience (Zego)
- Millennial Investing (ep. 300)
- Nikonomics, UpKeep Media, Multifamily Wealth, and more
Let's connect.
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