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Doug Edmonds

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
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Reviewed by Doug

  1. What Is a Reserve Study? A Board Member’s Plain-Language Guide
  2. Is a Reserve Study Legally Required? A 50-State Matrix
  3. How Often Should We Update Our Reserve Study?
  4. How Much Does a Reserve Study Cost, and How Long Does It Take?
  5. Who Is Qualified to Prepare a Reserve Study?
  6. What Components Are Included in a Reserve Study?
  7. How Much Should We Have in Reserves? Percent Funded and Contribution Rates Explained
  8. Best Reserve Study Companies and Software for HOAs and Condos (2026)
  9. Living Reserve Study vs. Traditional Reserve Study: What’s the Difference?
  10. Association Reserves Alternatives: How the Other Reserve Study Options Compare (2026)
  11. Choosing a SIRS Provider
  12. Florida Reserve Funding Methods: Component, Cash Flow and Making the Switch
  13. Florida SIRS and Funding Requirements FAQ
  14. Legislation Regarding Structural Integrity and Condo Safety
  15. Reserve Studies vs. Structural Integrity Reserve Studies
  16. The Hidden Cost of Underfunded Reserves: What Florida’s Condo Real Estate Challenges Teach Us
  17. You Got Your Structural Integrity Reserve Study. Now What?
  18. The Real Reason Community Fees Spike — and the Plan That Prevents It
  19. Why Some Properties Flourish While Others Face Financial Ruin
  20. New Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Rules Are Coming. Is Your Community Ready?
  21. Roses Are Red, Budgets Are Tight. Here’s How To Fund Without Causing a Fight
  22. Why a Capital Reserve Plan is a Club Manager's Most Powerful Strategic Tool
  23. Preventive Maintenance vs. Reactive Maintenance: What’s Best for Your Community?
  24. Seasonal Maintenance Schedules: Preparing Your Community for Every Season
  25. 5 signs your community's reserve fund is in trouble (and how to fix it)
  26. Benchmarking Your Reserve Fund: How Does Your Community Stack Up?
  27. Preventative Maintenance 101: Extending The Life of Your Community Assets
  28. HOA Reserve Studies Explained: Benefits and Importance
  29. Legal Considerations in Reserve Fund Management
  30. Reserve Funds: How To Communicate HOA Funds Needs to Homeowners?
  31. The Role of Preventative Maintenance in Asset Management
  32. The Impact of Technological Advancements on Reserve Fund Management
  33. What are the different types of reserve fund studies?
  34. What Is a Reserve Study?
  35. Why Deferring Common Area Repairs Could Cost You Thousands
  36. Why is a 70% funded reserve ideal?
  37. The True Cost of Deferred Maintenance: Why You Can't Afford to Wait
  38. Why Your Reserve Study Should Be a Living, Breathing Document
  39. Case Studies: Success Stories with SmartProperty
  40. Elevating Your Management Company Operations: The Advantages of Partnering with SmartProperty
  41. Integrating Financial and Asset Management in HOAs
  42. Adapting your reserve fund plan to rising construction costs
  43. Capital Improvements vs. Replacement Projects: Understanding the Difference
  44. Combat Aging Infrastructure with the Living Reserve Study™
  45. Navigating the Complexities of Reserve Fund Investing
  46. Protecting Property Values Through Proactive Reserve Fund Management
  47. Avoiding Special Assessments: Smart Strategies for Reserve Fund Planning
  48. Association Loans: Understanding your options
  49. Transitioning from a Static Reserve Study to a Living Reserve Study
  50. Preparing for The Unexpected: Building Resilience in Your Reserve Fund
  51. A guide to understand HOA Fines and Fees
  52. How Insurance Market Trends Impact Property Reserve Funds
  53. How Often Should a Reserve Fund Study Be Done?
  54. Key Components of a Reserve Study
  55. Frequently Asked Questions about Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
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