Hiring a VA - question about voice calls

[Gene Hacker]

I would like to hire a VA. From most of my homework I have decided to try to get someone from the Philippines.

My main question is how to set up a local (US) phone number so the VA can take and make calls.

The options I have found are very costly.  I have heard that a lot of people use overseas VAs for voice calls so I am assuming there are better options than what I have found.  Any feedback would be appreciated. 

[Rusty Awalt]

Google voice for the personalized number. You can receive calls on your cell and or assign your VA to that same number. It's free and I was able to choose from a list of local numbers. I highly recommend it.

Rusty