Lastly, my initial goal is to house hack so I can theoretically live free for a few years, while buying multiple MFH to build a larger portfolio quickly.

I wouldn't recommend doing this with a property that is larger than 4 units as these do take more time than others.  

But they approved me way to fast without enough questions so even though it was only 10k I just felt I would never get the loan and lose my 10k.. had another scammer drag me to NYC for the dog and pony at least I got a trip to the big apple out of it :)

I went from 5 rentals to 19 during that time.I know others who are much better at systems, networking and controlling rehab costs than myself who scaled much larger, much faster, and never ran their own marketing.Hopefully this context helps.

Nowadays, the internet has made it easier to network, reach a larger audience, underwrite deals, research a market, and have access to education. 

If that is actually the case - given certain forensic evidence I gather from each call they make, which I keep records of - the unwitting investor using that VA service is potentially on the hook for a larger lawsuit than just for their only intended call.

also they have a service dog and a cat.

I had her assigned once before (a little less than a year before this issue) and she got bit by a dog and cancelled out. 

If you are targeting small multifamily properties, that statement can be true, but if you are targeting larger units, the chances of paying cash are very small to none, as many people will buy it using banks and a mix of syndication, so savvy investors will ignore your letterThe PS section where says " or if they have tenants in the property."

The price is posted, and it's the same with almost every other business.I would go online and do a rent comp analysis on what current market rents for your type unit are getting, and if you're afraid of losing them, then you can give them a discount.If a tenant has a larger space, more amenities, a parking space, then you can add additional rent.