So, this is largely an academic exercise. 

The numbers were there, but there was doubt because of the lack of the comps in the area, but there was a voice telling me it was a good deal and I didn't pass it up.

There is also places like Lansing and Grand Rapids that people get homes in reasonably nice area to rent out to individuals who are there to see college students, college sports, or for academic professional items.

A second "office" number with voice mail (that can be checked remotely, or, more recently, that sends an audio clip to a separate email so you are notified right away) or an after hours answering service that can screen the calls has always worked well.I DO always provide my cell number to contractors and certain others that are sent to the property for a variety of reasons.

Hi all, looking for a recommendation on phone voice service company for my VA in Philippines. 

Think Google Voice if you haven't already.

I will also voice my opinion on the sell vs. hold question.

We must be the voice that ensures the extension gets passed into law.

According to the voice mail he left me, this should be a relatively quick fix.

If institutional, is the lender a local bank where you can negotiate with a decision maker, verses a voice/clerk on the other end of a phone?