I haven't done it myself, but one tip I heard was to have the calls go to a Google Voice mailbox and ask the callers to leave their information.  

So I run to the car, grab my voice recorder, run back the porch, shoved the microphone under his nose and said, "now since you have so much to say, say it in the microphone". 

4) Make a google voice number5) Find a good attorney and make contracts (I don't know what to ask the attorney to add into the contracts to fully protect myself -- I am a licensed agent that doesn't practice) (Also, this sounds expensive, and I was wondering if there is another way I can come up with contracts, or if someone can assist me with creating one)6) Find a good closing agent that is real estate friendly7) Make buyer/seller script (elevator pitch) so you are prepared when talking to them over the phone, or in person when you visit the subject propertyThank you in advance!

I'm trying to get some more voices in my story.

Others I've tried, including those  that Sam mentioned, are just call centers and don't know jack about property management, just the scripts they are told to read.I also make use of Google Voice for my tenant correspondence via voice and txt message so the tenants don't have my real number but I can still communicate w/ them on my phone.  

Your in an academic environment!

The phone companies replace the technical infrastructure they operate with hardware that could shift conversations using 'voice over IP'.

Alexa is $35, wifi/voice controlled dimmer switches are $15 to $25, voice controlled wall outlets are $20.

There's your answer right there...you and other STR owners need to win positions on the HOA board so you can make your voices heard.I hate generalizing all HOAs, but I think HOA board members often view things as "us" (read: full-time residents) versus "them" (read: "rich" outsiders/investors). 

Their services won't improve unless you voice out your concerns.