I'm pretty sure I could research and find the correct/safe/legal (as you all seem to put it) manner in which to remove/dispose of these potentially hazardous materials along with the right chemical/cleaning agent to pressure wash any meth residue from the structure's skeleton...With all that said, it doesn't seem like much fun and I think I will pass on this deal, and by the way I would be giving the same advice as everyone here if some anonymous "investor" asked about this online... so I appreciate the words of wisdom.The thing that isn't clear to me is: would I, or would I not be breaking the law by continuing with my "plan"?

I have set short term and long term goals to get rid of the debt, I will get rid of most of it in the next year to year and half.

It is not easy to set up this approach but once established it is bliss.

I do have a finance background, do my own taxes for the portfolio we have and believe I understand the fact set.  

Most of them were very helpful and I only saw a high pressure sales presentation once.  

I own a tax return preparation, financial planning and business consulting firm that specializes in tax returns for real estate investors and setting up LLCs for investors.

It also seems like you've set your sites on REI but don't know which direction to follow.

They have a social mentality that you need to adapt to and can not set your standards too high while at the same time insuring they adhere to all community rules. 

I started marketing to distressed sellers and someone came to me who was set to go to Tax Deed. 

I've found that if you ask the right questions, BP has the people and resources to give you an answer that will set you on the right track.