5 Signs You NEED a Virtual Assistant (Before You Burn Out!)

Do you still remember why you started your property business in the first place? Was it to become financially free? Or to be able to work at a flexible time so that you can take care of your family, or to be able to work from anywhere? But instead, you find yourself drowning in admin, working nights, and constantly saying, ‘I’ll deal with this later.’ Sound familiar? Here’s the truth—if you’re nodding along, you definitely need help. Check out the top 5 signs and see if you need to get yourself a little extra help from a virtual assistant.

Sign #1: You’re Always Playing Catch-Up

If your to-do list grows faster than you can check things off, you’re not failing—you’re just under-resourced, trying to complete every task solely by yourself. 

Sign #2: You’re Sacrificing Family Time

Skipping dinners, missing family events, or working over the weekends? When admin steals time from what truly matters, it’s time to delegate. A VA handles the grind so you can be present at every important occasion.

Sign #3: You Procrastinate Important Tasks

"I’ll schedule those appointments later.’ ‘I’ll update the social media page… erm… later.’ Sound like you? Procrastination isn’t laziness—it just means that you’re overwhelmed. A VA handles the backlog so you can focus on what moves the needle.

Sign #4: You’re Working Nights & Weekends

If you have a day job or you have another business that is up and running, your ‘workday’ can be never-ending. This is a sign that your business has got on top of you. A VA acts as your time firewall, who can protect your nights and weekends from being taken over by work.

Sign #5: You’re Stuck in the Weeds

When you’re buried in emails and paperwork, you can’t innovate, not to mention scale or strategise your business. If you think this is normal for anyone who runs a business and ignore the long-term effect it can have on your mental health, let me give you some numbers:

A survey conducted by Founder Report in 2025 shows that:

• 26.9% of entrepreneurs feel lonely or isolated.

• 34.4% of entrepreneurs experience burnout.

• 45.8% of entrepreneurs struggle with high stress.

• 50.2% of entrepreneurs experience anxiety, which is the #1 mental health issue for entrepreneurs, according to the survey.

I definitely got more peace of mind, especially during school holidays, as I do not have to worry about the admin stuff while I’m with my kids since I’ve started hiring a VA. The guilt of having unfinished work and family to attend to has drastically reduced, and I can actually set aside time to focus on what truly matters to the growth of my business.

A VA lifts the operational weight so you can think freely like a bird, and more importantly, think like a leader again.

If you recognise two of the above signs in your life, it’s time to pause and take a step back and consider hiring a VA. At V-Aligned, our pre-trained, property-savvy assistants slot in seamlessly—no babysitting required. Click below to book a free call, and let’s get you your time back.

Stop chasing admin. Start Scaling Your Portfolio. Let your Property VA handle the rest today!