Hosted by Leslie Alvarez · EN · 12 episodes
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Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes in your HOA? I’m Leslie Alvarez, and after 28 years in the community association world, I’ve seen it all—wild complaints, boardroom drama, and situations so crazy you won’t believe they’re real.Each episode, I share true (anonymous) stories from the front lines, reveal what homeowners and board members misunderstand most, and sprinkle in some hard-earned wisdom along the way. It’s funny, real, and eye-opening—because in the world of HOAs, the truth is stranger than fiction.
Leslie Alvarez hosts Confessions of an HOA Manager, a society show with 12 episodes published.
Everyone in community association management has heard it. The word that stops a board meeting cold, derails a perfectly reasonable conversation, and somehow ends up meaning everything and nothing at the same time. Trans
Twenty-eight years in this industry will teach you things no training ever could. In this solo episode, Leslie Alvarez pulls back the curtain on what community association management really looks like from the inside — t
Property manager. Community association manager. LCAM. These terms get thrown around like they're interchangeable — and Leslie Alvarez is here to set the record straight. In this solo episode, Leslie breaks down the real
A flooding unit. A force entry. Two sheriffs at her side. And a homeowner standing frozen in the middle of the room — eyes open, completely still, not saying a word. In this episode, Leslie sits down with Shanna, a CAM w
One board member. A parade of managers reduced to tears. Three resignations on the spot at an annual meeting. And one question that changed everything. Bill Overton joins Leslie Alvarez for a candid conversation about to
What happens when a board decides to fire the property manager and take over operations themselves? Spoiler: it's rarely what they expect. In this episode, we're talking to Maureen about the reality of self-managed commu
In this episode of Confessions of an HOA Manager , Leslie sits down with longtime industry leader Marcy Kravit to talk about the realities of building a career in one of the most demanding professions most people never f
What starts as a complaint about feral cats quickly becomes something no one saw coming. In this episode, Leslie Alvarez shares the story of a homeowner who wasn't just frustrated — she was convinced. Convinced the cats
During the early days of COVID, community associations found themselves navigating something no one had ever prepared for. Mask mandates. Closed amenities. Restricted access. And a constant balancing act between safety,
What happens when fear takes over… before the facts are clear? In this episode of Confessions of an HOA Manager , Leslie is joined by Lisa, a seasoned community association leader, to share a moment that began as a routi
After 28 years in community association management, I’ve learned one thing for sure… You never really know what’s behind the door. Back when collections looked very different than they do today, there were times when the
After 28 years in community association management, I’ve seen just about everything… But this one? This one hit a little closer to home. When a homeowner walked into the office to report “gang activity” in the community—
Everyone sees where you are—but not how you got there. In this episode, I’m sharing the real story of how it all started—from becoming a young mother and navigating uncertainty, to stepping into an industry I knew nothin
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