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We have a property we very much want to buy where the low utility/property tax bills would allow us to be able to thrive living in with our limited income, so we are hoping to sell immediately.

It's not literally scanning your OTAs for openings, but if you knew you had one upcoming, you could set this up in a travel group about that local area and shoot promos out to its members. 

Totally agreed with @RonBradyLet her know that the space is co.ed and that you will be open to find a female tenant but that you cannot limit yourself to it.

We're not Quicken 2.0 - I get it, we have a digital brand and digital name and for experienced investors that can set off alarm bells!

At this point we are being set back two weeks as I can't get a painter and other needed contractors in there on such short notice.

Option 1 allows you to spread your investment across three properties, considerably increasing your rental revenue and accelerating portfolio growth; however, maintaining several mortgages can be difficult, potentially limiting your cash flow, especially if one property is vacant.

Tell them they will get $X if they leave by a set date and the house is in good condition.

They have the money in CD's set to expire soon.

First step is figuring if the investment will go under personal name or a US entity, second is to open a US bank account, then you are set.