Like Claude Diamond says, "Give good phone."

@Patrick Diamond, There's a lot of variations on the theme but in general the problem you'll find is that the 1031 investor has to "take title" to the replacement real estate in order for it to qualify for the 1031.  

She's Diamond Certified and has two brokerage offices, so yeah! 

Don't forget to sign up for my classes on how to operate a quick lift jack and air wrenches, I sell those too.I also buy gold and diamonds the same way, don't forget, no questions asked about your profits!

It is a true diamond in the rough and requires alot of labor and not alot of money.

Definitely get active in the forums and check out a few local real estate groups like Black Diamond and Boston Wealth Builders.

Like Paul said try getting out to the REIAs and other investor events and you will meet people and hear about some stuff.Now keep in mind MOST of the people you will meet that say they are wholesalers will be exactly what you have already described and most of the "deal" you will hear about at the meeting are crap not worth buying, but it is a diamond in the rough kind of thing.

If you want to make some connections you can try getting out to the Black Diamond meeting in Worcester, that is probably the closest bigger group to you. 

Knowing you are still paying attention makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside I am impressed with your follow-up.I found some really good stuff about dealing with sellers on the phone from Claude Diamond.

I Look forward  to reading Your post an Networking , This site is a diamond in the rough.