Advantages

• Better Board Control.

• Staff may be more responsive than independent contractors.

• Can select specific personalities to match HOA's needs.

• Full-time presence.

Disadvantages

• Board must deal with personnel issues.
  Disruption from sick and vacation leave.

• Need to train, motivate, and expect learning curves. Risk unnecessary
  cost due to mistakes.

• Need to find skills and experience.

• Possible inadequate performace.

• Loss of continuity due to turnover.

• Stuff may not be impartial in political environment.