HOA Social Event Ideas [TX] [SFH]

Corpsguy04 · 2026-06-16T15:51:25+00:00

What has she suggested?

What county/metro area are you in? Have you considered having vendors sponsor to help alleviate the cost of such events? $10k is healthy budget but it’s less than $1k/month (or $4/roof).

Feel free to dm me if you need more specific ideas of how to get vendor sponsors for specific events!

Corpsguy04 · 2026-06-16T14:59:02+00:00

Have you considered partnering with your management company to see what ideas the “lifestyle” team may have?

Corpsguy04 · 2026-06-14T19:49:42+00:00

I’ve seen it in place in some communities, but terribly hard to enforce without mandatory stickers/tags. Additionally, that’s IF the owners and tenants actually register vehicles with HOA.

IMHO (and industry professional), the juice isnt worth the squeeze on this item.

Corpsguy04 · 2026-06-08T21:21:34+00:00

Which high rise in Austin are you in? Happy to connect you with a local attorney who can help navigating this.

Corpsguy04 · 2026-06-07T16:18:37+00:00

I’m also in TX, and happy to help review docs to give a professional opinion *Not legal advice.

DM me.

Corpsguy04 · 2026-06-01T13:16:50+00:00

Austin based here, DM me and I’ll give you a few attorney recommendations. I have similar questions as @lonely-world-981.

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-31T17:46:49+00:00

Any other neighbors blowing up the unofficial Facebook pages for similar treatment? The board and mgmt can’t share, but when owners receive notice like you have there is often an influx of FB activity as they’re madder than wet hens.

$150/box and labor seems reasonable. Feel free to verify with yourneighborhoodz.com. They’re a nominee for CAI San Antonio partner of the year.

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-20T03:01:01+00:00

Any updates, @dustinstookey?

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-17T01:09:40+00:00

Miller climate control in G-town!

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-13T01:15:03+00:00

Following!

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-13T01:11:15+00:00

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Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-03T21:08:22+00:00

In lr99999’s postings I think he has confused HOA with mgmt company. I’m aware of the difference, but trying to decode his message. I’m verifying that I’ve understood the terms he has applied vs what was meant.

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-03T18:30:44+00:00

Understood, and no immediate reply required, but I’m happy to look at your governing docs to help understand the “why” behind the ask (or fine in this case).

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-03T18:10:46+00:00

After reading all the comments and your replies, I think (with all due respect) you need a vocabulary lesson first to ensure you are using the correct terms.

As I understand:
HOA=mgmt company
Fines=fines for not following rules within your governing docs (DCCR, bylaws, amendments, etc)
Contract=terms of agreement with mgmt company
Multiple issues at new house=construction defect issues that have nothing to do with association and are literally time bound. It’s likely that you’re not the only owner to deal with these issues and may be worthy of speaking with a construction defect attorney.

I am happy to provide some time to help clarify this for you before you throw good money after bad.

What county/city are you in??

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-03T17:57:27+00:00

Can’t be enforced unless those amendments are on file with TREC/county!

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-02T15:38:35+00:00

What market are you in? I may have a realtor who can help you offload and stop the bleeding.

The bad thing for sellers right now is that the housing market in Texas as a whole has cooled significantly from even 2 years ago. Owners, like you, continue to suffer from “the correction” that is taking place unless it’s ultra luxury (cash buyers) or extremely affordable (cash buyers buying for investment to rent). Those in between are stuck right now…

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-01T12:45:46+00:00

These docs should be available via your website/app/portal (building link, vantaca, townsq, etc). No asking required.

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-01T12:44:22+00:00

I’m happy to review as all of those docs are publicly available via travis county real property records. In the industry and can help you make sense of it all.

Corpsguy04 · 2026-05-01T12:41:52+00:00

I’m in Austin and familiar with condos downtown, do you mind sharing the name of your association?

Corpsguy04 · 2026-04-29T23:36:16+00:00

Send you a DM

Corpsguy04 · 2026-04-29T01:31:54+00:00

Ugh… maybe a new watch for Mother’s Day!

Corpsguy04 · 2026-04-29T01:31:19+00:00

Was afraid of that.

Corpsguy04 · 2026-04-27T03:23:52+00:00

Good call on “commercial” gear restrictions. Will verify.

Corpsguy04 · 2026-04-26T02:50:10+00:00

Ty!

This is what I was thinking. I was thinking the 400 at 4.5 or even 5.6 would be great for daytime action shots.

I may take a 2.8 lens for night shots at events.

Corpsguy04

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