What would be some creative ways to work this in my favor and cash in on this property with ease?

I have seen several investors or even folks beginning any time of business fizzle out due to spousal pressure. 

I'm right there with you on starting with single family because as an investor it puts less pressure on you and you're not risking as much.

Obviously Rentals will stay under pressure on not so good subdivisions.

I have established online in the past with relative ease but I would like to get an attorney in Buffalo whom I can meet face to face.As a side note, if I were to go with the online route, what site would you recommend.

This has put my mind at ease a bit.

If it's vinyl, a good pressure washing can go a long ways.

I've removed a fair amount of garbage myself over the years...haha.And @Chris Emmanuel I would look to work for a broker who supports dual career (part time) agents, because you don't want too much pressure to meet sales activities and goals when you are trying to devote most of your time to your own investing.

., pick any emerging market), it would receive pressure from the macro-factors, but if a deal can be made and positioned correctly, the buyer should be able to withstand the chaos and take off during the upswing (keyword in that sentence: deal).

You could continue to pressure the sale, but you may screw the deal.