
Doug Edmonds
Head of AI, SmartProperty
Doug Edmonds is Head of AI at SmartProperty. He founded DecaSIM, a San Francisco AI software engineering company that SmartProperty acquired in July 2026.
He leads the engineering behind Atlas™, SmartProperty’s reserve study intelligence engine, and PRISM, the model that accounts for replacement costs, environmental conditions, frequency of use and property type.
Doug reviews SmartProperty’s technical reserve study articles.
- Writes about
- Artificial intelligence · Reserve study benchmarking · Replacement cost modeling · Data engineering
- On this site
- 55 reviewed
Reviewed by Doug
- What Is a Reserve Study? A Board Member’s Plain-Language Guide
- Is a Reserve Study Legally Required? A 50-State Matrix
- How Often Should We Update Our Reserve Study?
- How Much Does a Reserve Study Cost, and How Long Does It Take?
- Who Is Qualified to Prepare a Reserve Study?
- What Components Are Included in a Reserve Study?
- How Much Should We Have in Reserves? Percent Funded and Contribution Rates Explained
- Best Reserve Study Companies and Software for HOAs and Condos (2026)
- Living Reserve Study vs. Traditional Reserve Study: What’s the Difference?
- Association Reserves Alternatives: How the Other Reserve Study Options Compare (2026)
- Choosing a SIRS Provider
- Florida Reserve Funding Methods: Component, Cash Flow and Making the Switch
- Florida SIRS and Funding Requirements FAQ
- Legislation Regarding Structural Integrity and Condo Safety
- Reserve Studies vs. Structural Integrity Reserve Studies
- The Hidden Cost of Underfunded Reserves: What Florida’s Condo Real Estate Challenges Teach Us
- You Got Your Structural Integrity Reserve Study. Now What?
- The Real Reason Community Fees Spike — and the Plan That Prevents It
- Why Some Properties Flourish While Others Face Financial Ruin
- New Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Rules Are Coming. Is Your Community Ready?
- Roses Are Red, Budgets Are Tight. Here’s How To Fund Without Causing a Fight
- Why a Capital Reserve Plan is a Club Manager's Most Powerful Strategic Tool
- Preventive Maintenance vs. Reactive Maintenance: What’s Best for Your Community?
- Seasonal Maintenance Schedules: Preparing Your Community for Every Season
- 5 signs your community's reserve fund is in trouble (and how to fix it)
- Benchmarking Your Reserve Fund: How Does Your Community Stack Up?
- Preventative Maintenance 101: Extending The Life of Your Community Assets
- HOA Reserve Studies Explained: Benefits and Importance
- Legal Considerations in Reserve Fund Management
- Reserve Funds: How To Communicate HOA Funds Needs to Homeowners?
- The Role of Preventative Maintenance in Asset Management
- The Impact of Technological Advancements on Reserve Fund Management
- What are the different types of reserve fund studies?
- What Is a Reserve Study?
- Why Deferring Common Area Repairs Could Cost You Thousands
- Why is a 70% funded reserve ideal?
- The True Cost of Deferred Maintenance: Why You Can't Afford to Wait
- Why Your Reserve Study Should Be a Living, Breathing Document
- Case Studies: Success Stories with SmartProperty
- Elevating Your Management Company Operations: The Advantages of Partnering with SmartProperty
- Integrating Financial and Asset Management in HOAs
- Adapting your reserve fund plan to rising construction costs
- Capital Improvements vs. Replacement Projects: Understanding the Difference
- Combat Aging Infrastructure with the Living Reserve Study™
- Navigating the Complexities of Reserve Fund Investing
- Protecting Property Values Through Proactive Reserve Fund Management
- Avoiding Special Assessments: Smart Strategies for Reserve Fund Planning
- Association Loans: Understanding your options
- Transitioning from a Static Reserve Study to a Living Reserve Study
- Preparing for The Unexpected: Building Resilience in Your Reserve Fund
- A guide to understand HOA Fines and Fees
- How Insurance Market Trends Impact Property Reserve Funds
- How Often Should a Reserve Fund Study Be Done?
- Key Components of a Reserve Study
- Frequently Asked Questions about Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
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