I suppose if your numbers aren't working, you certainly have to look for alternatives.

What I mean by that is you need to have alternate properties you own support other properties you own. 

I recently listed some land and I'm looking for advice on alternative marketing strategies.

Can anyone advise on if this is true, and, if so why and what alternatives can be put in place to still allow us to do the work personally?

I am open to an alternative solution but they seem like they using intimidation tactic via email like call my strategy theft (something I take offense to) and that they will not pay and I should figure out the impossible.

Alternatively, does anyone have any recommendations on books or podcasts specific to Canadian Real Estate Investing?

would an alternative route be getting a limited FHA 203(k) Loan to purchase an auctioned home or does FHA 203(k) require an inspector first as well?

You can start as a passive investor, and look at alternative active strategies.

If I just sell with no 1031, I have the funds to invest right away in alternative asset classes but  have to set some aside for settling capital gains tax and depreciation recapture when filing taxes next year.

I strongly advise you to engage a fee-only financial advisor to discuss your specific investments and track record so they can help you understand what your actual numbers look like and bring to your attention safer alternative investments.