Anecdotally, not too far from my home a young man was killed when trying to carjack the car of an off-duty police officer.

If I am not able to fulfill my duties for my employer they will not hesitate to reduce my salary and eventually let me go. 

I am sure many agents would be excited to help but remember they have a duty of avoiding conflict of interest because of liability but I am sure there are ways to make your idea happen legally and ethically with a knowledgeable agent.

Wiring- "TOLD" them to use heavy duty wire. 

Picking a location is absolutely vital to having a good STR since you want to make sure you are situated in an area that provides easy access to the main attractions.

Prioritize working with someone who has a fiduciary duty.

There can be the duties involving communication lines with tenants, advertising, maintenance-staff/contractors but not sure if this is the best thing to delegate all to a VA.What management tasks have you delegated to your Virtual Assistant with your Properties? 

You can do the logo yourself with solutions like Canva, or have it done for you on Fiver or Upwork.Establishing a presence on key social media platforms is another vital step.

Also, 203k Consultants are not allowed to recommend contractors or be project managers or anything else other than performing their duties as a 203k Consultant. 

Not one to shy away from hard work, I rolled up my sleeves, personally taking charge of tasks like painting, hardware installation, and adding those vital final touches.