Adam I bet dollars to donuts this is not CA property sounds like D class rust belt or mid west.Chicago etc.

If you can hang on into next spring/summer I bet you'll get better rents or be able to sell.How about asking your lender to push a monthly payment to the end of your term for the purpose of fixing the asset?

If tenant knows you do not have insurance, which they could learn by searching for you on the internet and finding this thread, they have the upper hand.  

His suggestion was to wholesale it because he believed that for the purchase price of $90K, it'd be a relatively safe bet with a good margin.So, my question is: How do I get cash buyers or "buyers lists"?

Water and sewage main laterals are all at the street running perpendicular to the lots, Power/Internet lines as well. 

The best bet is to talk to a small local bank (or three) about your options.

A local broker will be your best bet. 

Any internet resources and books that go in depth on these concepts would be very helpful! 

Your best bet is to invest in growing areas that are landlord friendly and where you can either connect with or build a good team yourself- realtor, property managment, contractors, etc. 

Matthew, if you are an accredited investor, there are literally thousands of syndications and crowdfunding deals (which are essentially syndications that are allowed to market over the Internet) available.