by Erich Schwenk | Jan 26, 2022 | Pineapple Property Management, Q&A
What should I charge for rent? This is a question as old as rentals themselves. The TL;DR (too long, didn’t read) answer is: As much as the market will support. But how do we get to that number? Read on to find out! There are several factors you’ll...
by Erich Schwenk | Jan 4, 2022 | Community Association Management
Are HOA Fees or Dues tax deductible? According to HR Block, HOA Fees are tax deductible when they become a business expense, like other expenses for maintaining your rental property. TL;DR: Yes – Rentals No – Primary residences There may be other times...
by Erich Schwenk | Jan 4, 2022 | Community Association Management, Pineapple Property Management
What are the benefits of an HOA Management Company? When it comes to Community or HOA Management there are usually two types – professional management companies or self-managed. Both have their benefits. Let’s take a look at what these types of services...
by Erich Schwenk | Apr 19, 2021 | Day in the Life, Pineapple Property Management
In a recent post I detailed the need to replace an exisiting coin-op washer and dryer, and the issues we had – a gas leak. Well, that same new dryer had another problem. Some time ago I noticed the amount of money in the coin box for the washer was lower than...
by Erich Schwenk | Sep 15, 2020 | Pineapple Property Management, Real Estate, The Dark Side of Property Management
Before we get started I do want to mention that this post has an example discussing fees. The fees are only an example and if you’re looking for property management services you should negotiate these amounts. It would be a violation of anti-trust laws to suggest...
