Resources
We get questions daily on all things Reserve Studies. Below is a “Launchpad” organized by topic to help you find what you are looking for. Have a question that we do not address. Contact us and we’ll add it to our FAQ.
Reserve Fund Basics
- How to read a Reserve Study in 3-Steps
- 7 Things To Know About Reserve Funds
- Can We Borrow From The Reserve Fund?
- Capital Expenses vs. Reserve Expenses
Reserve Items
- What should be included in Reserve Study?
- Item criteria
- Do underground water lines belong in Reserve Study?
- Cost estimating methods
Sample Materials
- Reserve Study Best Practices
- Sample Reserve Study Report
- Policies and Procedures
- Infographics
- National Reserve Study Standards
Funding Plans
- How much should we contribute to Reserves?
- Do we have enough in Reserves?
- How to calculation annual assessments
- Alternative funding methods
Useful Links

Community Associations Institute
Provides education, information and resources to homeowner association board members, community managers, and affiliate partners.

Community Associations Network
Public internet resource for community associations and the people and firms that work with them.

American Resort Development Association
Washington D.C. based trade association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries.