While I have the initial fear I am reading about, I am also commited to learning and making this happen.

If they commit to signing the Lease Agreement within a specified period (usually 30 days max), I convert this "Holding Deposit" to the Security Deposit (fully refundable, minus items above normal wear/tear).

There are no specific "minimum requirements," aside from "don't commit fraud" and a human BS test.

I don't go to a buyer or a lender without showing them they have made a profit before they commit.

It seems like a bigger commitment than some places, however I would hope that would allow me to learn a thing or two prior. 

There are other pros on BP with the info. you are looking for if you would like start a full-time business of buying non-performing notes (and it does take a full time commitment on NPNs)

I needed/wanted to move without the longer term commitment of owning another home so renting was right for me at the time.  

I’ve been committed work hard and never stop learning but action was really laking.

Do I need to create a sort of pig latin code in order to avoid the software scanning that keeps me in the forums to share the ideas I have, or do I have to fold and choose PRO before I'm ready to commit?

I'd want to know/ verify everything possible before committing.