The premise is you are a techie and will use the S/Q to its full potential and can automate stuff to minimize your time/pain.

@Adir Schneider - I don't know if there's a programmatic or automated way to do it.

Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.)

Some of that can be done through sites like this, but you will need to be able to directlydeal with people and hopefully masses of people to make the most out of things.Some of it may be able to be automated to some extent, but to overcome the problems that will arise you will need to interact with the masses quite a bit.

Figure out your budget, develop your marketing strategy and develop systems to organize/automate your business.

I would like to market to tenants that are 120 days out from lease ending dates and want to automate that system. 

Require notice in writing, email them my move-out instructions, and move on.Every time I find an issue that occurs regularly, I create a process for it and automate it as much as possible.

I started putting in $50/month and using the built in automated investing and it didn't turn out so great.

Automated backup on the cloud thanks to Google Photo app. 

I've integrated automation for messaging and dynamic pricing, and taken all the necessary steps (that I'm aware of) to align with AirBnB's algorithm - Instant Book, flexible stay minimum and cancelation policy, building up 5 star reviews etc.