Property Management Inc. - Central Iowa

09/08/2026

Is your HOA budget setting your community up for financial stability, or are there areas that need a closer look? -

Community association operations and long-term plans are funded through assessments, typically set during the annual HOA budgeting process.

09/07/2026

Labor Day is a moment to appreciate the people who keep our communities moving. Today is a simple reminder that steady work makes a big difference.

09/05/2026

When a major community improvement is needed, which funding option makes the most sense—reserves, special assessments, loans, or a budget increase? -

Whether it's repaving roads, replacing aging roofs, or upgrading the clubhouse HVAC system, these large-scale capital improvement projects can quickly exceed an association’s regular annual budget.

09/05/2026

Do you have a home you want to rent out for a year or two because you're not ready to sell? Hire a property manager to help. This can allow you to pay the mortgage and other bills while potentially earning a passive income on the property in the meantime.

09/03/2026

A stronger budget process gives boards and managers a clearer view of what the community needs now, what it will need later, and how to explain the difference. -

The leading resource for HOA managers: Practical advice and best practices for condominium and homeowners association leaders.

09/02/2026

Transparency is more than a promise—it’s how we operate. Our detailed reporting keeps you informed regularly. Ready to get started? Let’s talk. https://goto.sc/5wmY

09/02/2026

With rising costs putting more pressure on homeowners, what can HOA boards do now to prevent delinquencies from turning into bigger financial problems for the community? -

HOA foreclosure filings are up nearly 40% in two years. Rising insurance costs, depleted reserves, and unchecked delinquencies are pushing communities to the edge. Here is what boards can do right now.

09/01/2026

Are drones becoming part of everyday community life, and is your association prepared to set clear rules for their use? -

Amazon, Walmart and other retailers have said they will be relying increasingly on drones to deliver packages to consumers. Our board has many concerns about this plan, primary among them the damage falling packages (and falling drones) might do to property and residents, complaints about the noise

08/29/2026

Are your HOA's collection, reserve funding, and parking policies working to support the entire community? -

Question : We have an owner who has not paid an assessment for several years. The property is being used as rental property. Answer : Your board needs to a...