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Mark Reich reveals how his HOA board tackled a drug house, bomb scares, and CC&R violations to restore community safety and harmony.
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HOA board hero Mark Reich shares his journey tackling a nightmare neighbor situation involving suspected drug dealing, a bomb scare, and persistent CC&R violations. Mark dives into his creative and legal strategies, which included leveraging fines, liens, and foreclosures to protect the community. See how Mark and his HOA board turned a volatile situation into a success story, replacing a troublesome property with a thriving family. This episode highlights the importance of board member dedication, discretion, and proactive solutions in HOA management.

Chapters From Today's Episode:

00:00 Removing Residents Dealing Drugs With Brown Grass HOA Violations?
03:09 Introduction to HOA Board Hero Mark Reich
04:35 The Drug Neighbor Problem
06:34 How Mark Campaigned for his HOA Board
08:15 How Mark and his Board Removed the Drug Dealers With HOA Violations
14:57 Ad Break - Association Reserves
15:29 The Bomb Scare Incident
26:58 Could Anyone on the Board Tackled this Problem?
29:28 What Keeps Mark on His HOA Board
33:10 Mike’s Advice for HOA Board Members

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Get ready for key HOA trends for 2025 and learn how board members can better prepare to lead their associations with confidence and efficiency.
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As we step into 2025, the HOA industry faces new trends that will shape the way associations are managed. Join me, Julie Adamen, and Robert Nordlund as we discuss the evolving role of professional management and the challenges board members face, from homeowner aggression to post-pandemic impacts. We share practical solutions, including connecting with other boards, leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT, and adopting clear communication strategies. Whether it’s managing abusive communication or building strong support networks, these insights will help HOA boards navigate 2025 with clarity and success.

Chapters from today's episode:

00:00 Your Manager Should be Your Filter for Your HOA
00:44 Introduction to HOA Trends You Should Expect to See in 2025
03:49 Why HOA Boards Members Are Limping to the Finish Line
07:18 Building Community and Support Among HOA Board Members
14:55 Tools and Resources for Board Members
17:28 How Healthy HOAs Create Success
20:20 Ad Break - Our FiPhO
22:51 Leveraging AI and Technology for Board Efficiency
24:54 Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
28:17 It’s okay for HOA Board Members to Say “No”

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See how Community Financials bridges the gap between self-managed and fully managed HOAs, offering tools to improve financial transparency and reduce board member burnout!
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Are you struggling with the challenges of self-managing your HOA? In this episode, Robert has on guest Russell Munz from Community Financials—a game-changing service designed to lighten the load for self-managed associations. Discover how they provide seamless financial management, transparency, and tools that empower board members without the high costs of full professional management.From electronic financial access to streamlined systems for collections and reporting, Community Financials makes self-management manageable. Plus, learn how they support associations with training resources and efficient solutions, ensuring you never have to go it alone

Chapters from today's episode:

00:00 The feeling of serving on an HOA board is a “life sentence”
00:40 Introduction to Russell Munz & 088 recap
04:12 Why Russell started Community Financials
07:42 The role of self-managed associations and financial literacy
12:09 The benefits of electronic access for financials
15:14 Supporting board members and reducing volunteer burnout
21:44 Ad break - Community Financials
22:15 Training for HOA board members on Community Financials
24:40 How Community Financial has software and tools to help HOA management & recruiting
30:48 How Community Financials can help full time professional HOA managers

The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.

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