Seems to me that the best value often comes from hiring a virtual assistant.My wife and I currently own and manage 26 units, including 7 Airbnbs, and we also run a Keller Williams team.

This is where the BP virtual community comes alive so its great that you're putting yourself out there.When comparing househack options in multiple markets, I'd recommend using @Jon Schwartz's househack calculator. 

The "requirements" we have are fairly universal.

They install a virtual assistant, and when broke students call in for POF letters, a virtual assistant signs on mentor’s behalf, saying that, technically, funds exist which could be used to buy the property.

I ended up owning about 250 of these.. and having to sell them off taking loss's virtually everyone of them it was a blood bath for us HML in 08 to 2010.. and not anything I want to ever repeat.. those that started lending HM post 2011 have had the rising tide great market situation but even with the good market people fail all the time for various reasons. 

I call it a virtual concierge - Essentially, guests text a number with any questions they have (where's the TV remote?

The reality is this is virtually impossible for someone with no background or experience in Note space no capital and lives off shore.

I’m thinking about going the virtual wholesaling route.

I virtually always look at the property physically before making an offer. 

Keep in mind also: if you gained virtually zero equity in the last year by pure appreciation, then you can't be guaranteed any/much further appreciation over the next two years either, right?