Most use the airbnb or vrbo built in reservation/payment system.  

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.

My speed of getting my money out and available to do another deal is at least 4 times faster than refinancing a cash purchase if you assume it takes me 45 days to refinance versus the 6 month wait before you can get a cash out refinance. 

One, how aggressive you are about serving the pay or quit notices and get the eviction filed, versus riding it out to see what happens.  

First you need to determine the experience level of your broker versus the experience level of the developer trying to buy your property.Is it a small developer partnering with a larger one?

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!