Buildium · AppFolio · CINC · Enumerate

From Spreadsheet Chaos
to Cruise Control

We set up, automate, and run your HOA back office — bookkeeping, software, workflows — so your board can stop volunteering for accounting duty.

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Buildium Setup · HOA Bookkeeping · QuickBooks → Buildium Migration · Workflow Automation

Managing your HOA shouldn't feel this chaotic

Most self-managed HOAs run on scattered spreadsheets, volunteer effort, and outdated tools. Sound familiar?

Endless spreadsheets

Dues tracked manually. Late fees calculated by hand. Hours lost every single month.

Financial fog

No clean reports. Growing delinquencies. Tax time becomes a nightmare.

Resident resentment

Owners feel out of the loop. Board members drown in complaints and emails.

Board burnout

Volunteers doing full-time admin work. Something breaks — or someone quits.

One person. Full back office.

Most HOAs hire a bookkeeper AND a software consultant separately. We do both — connected, streamlined, under one roof.

Your HOA's complete virtual admin

HOA Setup handles your software onboarding, accounting setup, workflow automation, and ongoing bookkeeping — all under one roof. We specialize in Buildium and other leading HOA platforms so you get a system that works from day one, without paying for two platforms or two contractors.

Already using QuickBooks? We migrate you fully into Buildium — one platform, cleaner books, lower cost.

We work best with HOAs like these

Self-managed HOAs

25–150 units. No full-time property manager. Volunteers running the show.

Spreadsheet survivors

You're tired of manual tracking and ready for real software that actually works.

QuickBooks → Buildium curious

You want one platform, not two. We do the entire migration for you.

Not a fit if: You're a large professionally-managed community (500+ units) or unwilling to move to modern HOA software. We're honest about who we can help best.

Services that actually reduce your workload

Every service is designed for one outcome: less manual work for your board.

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HOA Software Setup

From blank account to fully configured system — ready for owners on day one.

  • Buildium / AppFolio ready to use
  • Chart of accounts configured
  • Residents & units loaded
  • Bank integration live
03

HOA Bookkeeping

Your books stay clean every month. No more scrambling before board meetings.

  • Monthly dues reconciled
  • Delinquencies tracked
  • Bank rec done for you
  • Reports delivered monthly
04

Automation Setup

Set it once. It runs forever. Your board stops being the reminder service.

  • Dues reminders auto-send
  • Late fees auto-apply
  • Owner comms workflows
  • Violation notices templated
05

System Cleanup & Optimization

Already have software but it's a mess? We fix what's broken.

  • Full system audit
  • Messy data cleanup
  • Workflow fixes
  • Custom reports built

What HOA boards are saying

No fluff. Just what happens when a system actually works.

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They migrated us from QuickBooks to Buildium in 2 weeks. For the first time in 3 years, our board actually understands the financials.

— Sarah T.

HOA Treasurer, 48 units · Florida

"

We went from 15 spreadsheets to fully automated dues collection in under 3 weeks. Best decision this board ever made.

— Mark R.

HOA President, 92 units · Texas

"

The automation alone saved our treasurer 8–10 hours per month. We should have done this years ago.

— Lisa C.

HOA Secretary, 36 units · California

Why work with HOA Setup?

We're not a general bookkeeper or a generic IT consultant. We exist specifically for HOA back-office work.

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HOA-only specialization

Every client is an HOA or community association. We know your world.

02

Buildium-certified expertise

Not just the basics — advanced workflows most users never configure.

03

One point of contact

Systems setup AND bookkeeping under one roof. No coordinating between two contractors.

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Remote-first, US-focused

Built for US self-managed HOAs and property management companies nationwide.

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Built for automation

We set things up so they run themselves — less board burden every month.

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Clean, scalable setup

Whether you manage 30 units or 300, your systems grow with you.

What HOAs ask before getting started

Straight answers. No sales speak.

How is this different from hiring a bookkeeper?

A bookkeeper just does data entry. We set up the entire system so it runs itself — software, automation, workflows, AND ongoing books. One person, full back office.

What if we already use QuickBooks?

We migrate you fully into Buildium — one platform, cleaner books, lower cost. No more paying for two software subscriptions or doing double-entry.

How long does setup take?

Most HOAs are fully live in 7 days. We run a fast, structured process — as long as your team provides data on Day 1, we deliver by Day 7. No dragging it out.

Do we need to be tech-savvy?

No. We do the setup. We train your board. You follow the simple workflows we build. If you can send an email, you can run this.

What does it cost?

Setup starts at $800. Fixed quotes, no surprises. Minimum engagement $800. Live in 7 days.

Do you work with any HOA software?

We specialize in Buildium and AppFolio. For other platforms, we'll be honest about whether we're the right fit before you commit.

What it costs. No surprises.

Fixed quotes. No hourly billing. Live in 7 days.

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Pick your setup

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Add 90-day guided launch

7

Days to go live

System runs itself

Step 1 — One-Time Setup

Starter Setup

Up to 50 units

$800–$1,000

One-time · Live in 7 days · Min. $800

  • Buildium fully configured
  • Chart of accounts setup
  • Up to 50 units loaded
  • Bank account connected
  • Automation rules built
  • 1-hour board training
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Standard Setup

51–150 units

$1,200–$1,800

One-time · Live in 7 days · Min. $800

  • Everything in Starter
  • Up to 150 units loaded
  • Advanced automation workflows
  • Late fee rules configured
  • Violation notice templates
  • 2-hour board training
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QB → Buildium Migration

Any size

$1,200–$2,000

One-time · Live in 7 days · Min. $800

  • Chart of accounts transferred
  • Opening balances set up
  • Clean data imported
  • Buildium fully configured
  • Board training included
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Step 2 — 90-Day Guided Launch Retainer (Recommended)

After setup, your board will have questions as they learn the system. The retainer keeps us on call for 90 days so nothing stalls.

Starter Retainer

Pairs with Starter Setup

$199

One-time · 90 days of support

  • Email support (2-day response)
  • Small fixes & adjustments
  • 1 monthly check-in call
  • Handoff guide & SOPs

Total with Starter Setup: from $999

RECOMMENDED

Standard Retainer

Pairs with Standard Setup or Migration

$299

One-time · 90 days of support

  • Email support (2-day response)
  • Fixes, tweaks & re-training
  • 1 monthly check-in call
  • Handoff guide & SOPs
  • Workflow optimization review

Total with Standard Setup: from $1,499

Optional — Monthly Reconciliation

We reconcile your books in Buildium each month and deliver a clean financial report. That is all — no admin, no owner contact, no collections.

Reconciliation Only

Up to 50 units

$149/mo
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Dues reconciliation
  • Delinquency flagged to board
  • Monthly financial report
  • No owner/tenant contact
  • No collections follow-up
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Reconciliation Only

51–150 units

$249/mo
  • Everything in 50-unit plan
  • Up to 150 units covered
  • Vendor payment log
  • Board meeting report
  • No owner/tenant contact
  • No collections follow-up
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Add-On Services

Document Digitization

Screenshots, scanned records & paper docs manually entered into Buildium. Quoted per batch — always approved before we start.

From $75 / batch

Year-End Financial Package

Full-year statements cleaned and organized for your CPA or tax prep.

$199 flat

Late Fee Audit & Cleanup

Months of missed or miscalculated late fees reconciled and corrected in Buildium.

$149 flat

System Cleanup

Already on Buildium but it is messy? Full audit and cleanup of an existing account.

$299 flat

Reserve Fund Setup

Reserve accounts, fund tracking and contribution schedules configured in Buildium.

$99 flat

Quarterly Health Check

We log in once a quarter, review your Buildium account and send a short report of findings and fixes.

$99 / quarter

* HOA Setup does not contact homeowners, follow up on delinquencies, or handle collections. We flag issues to your board and your board handles owner communications. This keeps our work clean and your HOA protected.

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Ready to stop running your HOA on spreadsheets?

Let's map out exactly what your HOA needs — no pressure, no pitch. Setup starts at $800. Live in 7 days.

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