I want to be able to strike while the iron's hot and get a great deal for my land.

So the jist of this situation: you're trying to wholesale a MLS deal (that's a strike against you in my book) without the ability to execute on the contract (strike 2) and without anyone in place who could (strike 3?) 

There are many factors to consider including proximity to your work so try those out on google maps and see what strikes your fancy.

Bob, J.Scott already gave an expamle for his argument and explained his thoughts. all you have done is repeated the same points over and over instead of backing up what you say. maybe give an example from real life, as you say, and this conversation can move forward. reading this forum, it strikes me that you are coming off like a petulant child who is arguing simply for the sake of arguing. everyone here can see you have a point to make, we are just waiting for the proof behind your pudding.

However, we're striking out with the leads that we are getting.

That is amazing and I would love to strike gold like that.

Striking up a conversation with those park owners can lead to potential opportunities so keep that in mind :) 

Just walk away if the price does not allow you a profit in line with the amount of risk you will take in buying the property.Many people say that strike off properties are the rejects of the tax auction. 

You can't afford to strike out on your first one.

So the choice is to find a good deal with one 45 days and if it still looks crappy, sell it and pay capital gain and move onto another property when a great deal strike with a good price.