F&W Properties
A Family
Legacy
1966 – Today
Good People Deserve Great Homes.
The Beginning
1966
Dave & Suzanne Fisher
Starting from a 17-foot mobile home near the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Dave and Suzanne Fisher built a business rooted in service, community, and the belief that good people deserve great homes.
First Investment
📍 East 16th Street, Columbus
🏢 4-unit building
📋 Purchased on land contract
👨👩👦 Still living in the trailer park
Building Columbus
1967 – 1974
1967
Victorian Village
6 units · West Third Street
"Before it was called Victorian Village" — Dave Fisher. Purchased before the neighborhood had a name, before it became one of Columbus's most beloved historic districts.
Interest rates climbed to 18.45% by 1981 — yet F&W held firm and continued to invest.
1974
Olde Towne East
54 units · 775 East Broad Street
Dave wore every hat: Rent Man, Maintenance Man, Owner Man. Suzanne ran the books.
This neighborhood became the cornerstone of F&W's Columbus portfolio — growing to 800+ units in this area alone by 2015.
Rapid Growth
1985 – 1989
(down from 18% high)
(doubled in one year)
with only 10% occupancy
The Near East Side Turnaround
In 1987, F&W purchased a 200-unit complex with barely 25 paying residents. Through intensive renovation and hands-on management, the team brought it to full occupancy within 18 months — defining F&W's reputation for repositioning distressed assets.
Expansion & Innovation
1989 – 2012
Indianapolis Partnership
Success in Columbus opened the door to repositioning 400 units of distressed properties across the state line.
"Mom & Pop to Real Shop"
F&W adopted technology, formalized processes, and introduced the 'think like an owner' mindset for every employee.
Homeownership Boom & Bust
2004–2009 tested the portfolio. F&W held steady — and when the rental market returned in 2010, they were positioned to lead.
David's Cancer Fight
David Fisher fought and won a battle with cancer while still leading the company — defining the resilience at F&W's core.
A New Generation
2013 – 2014
Next Generation
2013 marked a pivotal milestone as leadership passed to a new generation, carrying forward Dave's founding vision while steering F&W into the modern era.
That same year, F&W partnered with Buckeye Real Estate on four OSU campus projects — entering the student housing market.
Family Grows Stronger
2014 brought the family even closer — Nate's sister joined the business full-time, becoming the third generation of Fishers to take an active role in the company.
By 2013, the portfolio had grown to over 800 units in Olde Towne East alone — a testament to 45 years of steady stewardship.
Austin TX · Modern leasing suite
Going National
Austin,
Texas
2015
F&W's partnership model proved that the systems and culture built over five decades could succeed in any market.
New Ventures
2015 — Innovation beyond apartments
Protective Thermal Solutions
Founded: October 8, 2015
Owned by Nate & his sister, PTS provides comprehensive bed bug heat treatment services. Born from a real operational need, it grew into a standalone business serving the broader property management industry.
The SOUL Program
Launched: 2015
F&W rolled out the SOUL program — a framework for company culture that embodies the values Dave and Suzanne built from day one. Treating employees as owners creates better outcomes for residents.