My goal is to develop the SYSTEM that systematically works to find off-market leads, acquires them, fix them enough to raise the rents, and either flip them or hold them (hold is preferred). 

A case of a con man working the system?  

I think once you set up a system, and have a few things to offer clients it shouldn't be a problem. 

I'm currently putting systems in place so that when I start my marketing campaign (creating that as well) I won't get disorganized and waste leads.

With the introduction of MLS systems the market inherently became more efficient.  

I hear some conflicting things about only buying in areas with a good school systems, or only areas with increasing property values, or areas where CRA is happening. 

This is not a get rich quick job but the sooner we can achieve our goal and establish systems the sooner we can move our family overseas!

We are moving for the obvious reasons: cost of living, slower pace of life and better school systems for our daughters.

In a *typical* building they cover wide range of common expenses for example; management, insurance, water, sewer, garbage, fire system, elevator, janitorial, landscaping, and the list goes on.

I am getting systems in place for wholesaling and buy and hold in the US, as well as looking into doing the same here.