I think you need to find a good local agent, network with investors(local meet ups, FB groups, etc) and learn more to dial in the gameplan. 

I would also join every FB group for investors, from local to California, and post the package there as well.

The local governments and utility companies will address all public space clean up's. 

Welcome to Bigger Pockets and love see local folks getting into real estate investing!

I would recommend checking with some local insurance brokers in your area, they may know more carriers that are available."

I had a local bank provide a 1031 without fees. 

If I'm not mistaken, you'll need to setup your RRSP with Trust holding company such as Olympia Trust or Canadian Western Trust, etc. 

I live in Phoenix and my business partner and I put on a couple local forums for investors like yourself to network.

I don't recall the name of the East coast company (which used to be in partnership with Wildlands), but it's somewhere in Florida.I see that MA also has it's own TDR program.

In New Hampshire, title laws are strict, so we couldn’t move forward without obtaining a signature from a living heir.The title company dug deep and eventually located a distant relative—a niece of the deceased owner, two generations removed.