No, the law requires that a reserve study professional such as the Reserve Study Specialists from Pacific Crest Reserves perform the study. In reality the reserve study is complex and requires a 30 year outlook. This is a complex process that requires numerous calculations, estimation on component life and a 30 year projection. Most association members don’t have the background or tools to accurately create the study. Our analysts have construction and building inspection backgrounds. The studies conform to the requirements developed by the Community Associations Imitative (CAI).