Their structure improves consistency, we have had the same person supervising our taxes over the years even though the CPA doing the front line work has changed.

However, that one line items involves literally hundreds of hours of work, hundreds or thousands of hours of supervision, thousands of man/hours of labor, ordering, etc.I'm an 18 handicap golfer. 

You can still use VAs but you need to train and supervise.

He works on his own time and schedule, with little supervision except time and time again I happen to be there to make sure he doesn't fall or get hurt, as well as just to help the project get done faster and move onto the next.Sadly though, it seems since business has been so slow with his father (he metioned his father hasn't paid him for the little jobs they do (for other clients, not me) together these days).

You are also likely to pay more for contractors and get a lower-quality install because you are not there to supervise. 

Total fines for him was $1500 plus mandatory ethics and finance training in order to keep his license, and $1000 on his broker for improper supervision.

There are still some unique Oportunities available in the market but you have to make sure you are buying at the right price, the right location and with key features that make your property stand out from the competition.If you want to build this investment might be more active since I would suggest to supervise or have someone you trust in the construction site to make sure everything goes according to the budget, quality and time. 

Then, once you own it, you can look into refinancing without the risk of a lender failing to perform.As for which strategy to choose, think about picking one that fits your situation and has the best chance of success, especially since you're new to investing and live in another country.Vision the follwoings:Option 1: BRRR - This involves a lot of micromanaging and supervision work during the renovation process, including dealing with contractors, permits, and other details.

They aren't into doing "work", like taking classes, passing tests, doing reports, paying brokerage fees and being supervised.

I think a house hack two-family is ideal, especially if it's close by and he has reliable friends to live with so you can supervise their first living outside the home and being responsible.