Virtually the same money, faster acquisition, fewer problems regarding title insurance, etc.

Here is an example of what can go wrong with a new wholesaler just like you... check out this crazy thread (it's worth reading the whole 8 pages here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/889922-i-got-... and here is the summary: brand new wholesaler got a "virtual wholesale" deal under contract in Mississippi from NYC.

I've heard good and bad abut virtual staging.

Thumbtack will connect you with subs instantly and most do virtual quotes for a fast turn around.

Multiple hard cards and virtual, as well as multiple virtual accounts for each property. 

Invest: you can have a self-directed IRA (or better yet a truly self-directed Solo 401k plan) and invest your retirement dollars into virtually anything you wish, tax deferred.

About 15 years ago contract for deeds were virtually eliminated in Texas by legislation which not only limited the benefits of using a CD, but introduced severe penalties for even minor issues of non compliance.  

It feels like it should scale pretty easily, and you should be able to hire either a bookkeeper or some kind of virtual assistant to help out.

It really sounds to me as if he is some type of virtual assistant from out of the country.

Main Account - Checking account to set up transfers or draw money from for mortgage, insurance, taxes, etc. and I get a Baselane debit card (physical and virtual)2.