, close access to National Parks, golf, fishing, rivers/lakes, bicycles, canoes, boats...et al?  

This is a huge step in my life, so I think I'm just fishing for support here. hahaAny other advice is greatly appreciated!

Increase bids, or broaden targeting. 

The rest is wetland (including a man made fish stocked lake!)

Are you looking to go fishing in Alaska or make money investing in real estate?

I am always interested in broadening the horizons (time permitting of course).

The US is a new kettle of fish so I'm just doing all the reading I can. 

There's nothing really wrong with it, unfortunately they just need to be fished out occasionally with a wire coat hanger.

I am ready to broaden my search.

But, unless they've been clear they're going to fight it all, I'd focus on the fastest path to getting them gone rather than trying to get all rent due.You've got bigger fish to fry with what sounds like a rehab project starting soon.