The only other option I see is a short sale, if you don't need to purchase for a few years and don't mind a temporary credit hit to save the $60k.  

For each property, I have a few accounts including a high interest earning savings account for reserves within the platform.

It’s a cleaner, more reliable solution, and while the higher subscription cost can feel like a drawback, it’ll save you a lot of headaches and time in the long run.

But from an Airbnb perspective, having PMs not collect on these smaller cost items can add up to significant savings/profit.   

Save...it takes a lot more money than most new investors believe (don't drink the Kool-aid that you can get in cheap) and residing outside the US will be seen as a substantial risk to most lenders which will limit your financing options. 

Going direct saves you and the seller money, giving you a lower cost to entry which helps all your numbers, but you have to put in the extra work to find that deal.

I find the savings from not needing to add chlorine is instead spent on chlorinators.I would not use salt for an only a spa because the chlorine use is so low.  

So I saved an additional $2500 in taxes after the fact.

there are ways to get around the highest and you also need to take into account the savings you will generally have on the purchase side when compared to other regions. 

If you ever have any questions feel free to reach out I don't mind helping other BP investors or talkig REI, if it helps save time and money!