Practical, plain-English guides for self-managed associations — written for the neighbors who said yes to the board.
A step-by-step plan for moving an HOA from spreadsheets or old software: what to export, how to check opening balances, inviting owners, and running both systems for one cycle.
Read the guide →How volunteer boards can handle HOA rule violations consistently: courtesy notices, formal notices, the owner's right to be heard, fines, and keeping a record that holds up.
Read the guide →What an HOA reserve fund is, how much to set aside, the difference between operating and reserve money, and how a reserve study helps a small board avoid special assessments.
Read the guide →A plain guide to online HOA dues: bank (ACH) vs card payments, who pays the fees, autopay, late fees, and why the money should go straight to the association's own account.
Read the guide →What a volunteer HOA board actually has to do each month, quarter and year — dues, books, meetings, violations, records and handoffs — and how to keep it to a few hours a month.
Read the guide →PingHOA prepares reminders, letters and reports. Your board reviews and approves. Free for 30 days.