"Each rental needs to shed cash flow immediately and, on average, pay back our initial investment within three to six years." ...

"It's as automated as it can be," said the Garbers, who spend less than 10 hours a week on their profitable real estate portfolio.

Historically high interest rates, the January wildfires and the mansion tax have converged to create a runaway luxury rental market.

Columbus City Council is again considering a rental registry to hold faraway landlords accountable. A local apartment industry group opposes it.