However, if the aim is simply to start basic operations or register an initial business, a virtual office can be a practical and efficient solution for the early stages.I hope this clarification helps.MontseOke yes so we are basically talking about the same thing. 

This is a practice by some less than reputable companies.

Specifically, I’d love to hear about best practices for managing shared spaces, screening tenants, and setting up house rules.Additionally, I plan to split the utilities among the tenants—any advice on how to handle this efficiently would be greatly appreciated!

A person who has spent his 2000 to 4000 minimum CPA practice hours doing foreign currency conversions at Deloitte for a Belgian energy company may not know the first thing about real estate or anything else.

The theory is spot on, in practice however that logic rarely plays out - at least in recent years where multifamily has been crazy.

@Cody Baum - Can you become an investor focused agent and get practice in real estate without it being your own money? 

There is a formula that you must follow if you want to perform, having a realtor who knows the market inside and out and practices what they preach is an absolute necessity. 

I know a lot about the industry through my education, but have very little/no practical experience when it comes to managing investment properties. 

This thread shows there is a need for a larger guided discussion on best practices as it relates to (renters) insurance.

I guess to get a definite answer I'll have to cold call to get see if all these people are behind on their payment or it's just a standard practice behind some salesmen!