It sounds like you are looking for an employee as defined by most taxing bodies.

THe calls are forwarded to my cell phone and I can then move them in or assist them via remote log in to my office computer.  

So, you need to be prepared.Potential expenses to consider:Food, shelter, taxes, income taxes, fees, insurance, health insurance, medical emergencies, family, auto payments, auto insurance, utilities, cell phone, Internet, clothes, and pet care (if you have one).

The total amount of deductions I've calculated is $186,325.71 (all of the cells in yellow). 

I tried calling around the respective govt bodies, but wasn’t able to get clarity on whether out-of-state investors can setup such a facility.

Arlo is cell based.

You'll need to provide Entity Docs for each LLC that is a part of the transaction so that the underwriters can review them all the way down to the natural individuals/warm bodies. 

Two bedrooms in that size especially with a basement which probably has lower ceilings and not a lot of windows will look more like a prison cell/

You need to contact the governing body that has jurisdiction over the zoning laws for either the incorporated or unincorporated of the county or city for the plot you are interested in building on.  

If you have an iPhone, there is a way to make your own "Contact Card" in the Contacts app: I normally add my cell, email, and company there; list your "Company" as "Investor".