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Practical guides for HOA boards and community managers running gated communities.
Why Your HOA Still Runs Separate Systems for the Gate and the Pool
Most gated communities use one system for gate entry and a completely different system for pool, gym, and clubhouse access. Here's why that's expensive and how to fix it.
How Digital Guest Passes Save Your HOA $15,000 a Year
Paper guest passes cost gated communities more than they realize. Here's the real math on what digital QR guest passes save in staff time, printing, and security incidents.
The Rental Property Software Trap: Why AppFolio and Buildium Don't Fit Your HOA
HOAs keep trying to use rental property management software for community management. The data models are fundamentally different, and the friction adds up fast.
Property Transfer Deauthorization: The HOA Security Gap Nobody Talks About
When a home sells in a gated community, what happens to the old owner's gate access, vehicle decals, and guest passes? In most HOAs, the answer is 'it depends on whether someone remembered.'
Why Your HOA Gate System Is Stuck in 2010
Most gated community access systems haven't been meaningfully updated in 15 years. Here's what 'modern' actually looks like — and why the upgrade matters more than you think.