And in part, it depends on the investors and capital that you have access to (this tends to play a factor in many decisions when raising outside capital).If you do want to go the fund route, you might want to consider using Avestor. 

Look for distressed properties through online platforms or local agents.

You should also have access inside the house in most cases.

They were simply the king of online bookstores. 

I didn't invent this, it's the metrics of online media today. 

Now when your agent actually does the release then they send it to the listing agent and its is the listing agents responsibility to forward that doc to the sellers we do this all the time via docu sign or hello sign or whatever on line document system the local MLS uses.. somehow you seem to have this backwards..

Its pros include streamlined property tracking, access to owner data, automated direct mail campaigns, and team collaboration features.

The only way to truly do comps in any market is via MLS access.

On the surface that sounds fine except with VRBO I did not where I have access to their credit card to charge them directly but rather I could submit an extra charge and it's up to the guest if they pay or not.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.