The IRS is taking a more conservative approach and you want to ensure you have all your ducks in a row + a team behind you to back you up if something comes into question.

I am going to start managing my own investment property and after doing a little reasearch online, I found Avail. 

That said, how you set them up makes a big difference.From a tax standpoint, if they’re classified as independent contractors, their costs are typically deductible as business expenses, but it’s important to ensure everything is properly documented, especially if they’re international.Like some people have mentioned above, virtual assistants can sometimes be inconsistent or non-responsive.

Maybe you can comment on the below and prove me wrong??

Capital that doesn’t show up on time, or isn’t structured right. 

If it's a light rehab we usually put our clients with Obie or Steadily depending on the State and area.

There is a solid portfolio to be built on singles and doubles.  

Jump on in @Natalie Brown - water's great!

Next steps really depend on what your goals are.

As a PMC we really don't even want to manage them as they rarely perform and owers blame us.To have any chance of succeeeding, you'll want to find a "starving" agent willing to do your video walk-thrus, showings and check up on any maintenance you have done.