Sometimes you need to help someone develop a property they know of. 

Effective Date: 11-25-1969 5313.06 Notice of forfeiture.Following expiration of the period of time provided in section 5313.05 of the Revised Code, forfeiture of the interest of a vendee in default under a land installment contract shall be initiated by the vendor or by his successor in interest, by serving or causing to be served on the vendee or his successor in interest, if known to the vendor or his successor in interest, a written notice which: (A) Reasonably identifies the contract and describes the property covered by it; (B) Specifies the terms and conditions of the contract which have not been complied with; (C) Notifies the vendee that the contract will stand forfeited unless the vendee performs the terms and conditions of the contract within ten days of the completed service of notice and notifies the vendee to leave the premises.Such notice shall be served by the vendor or his successor in interest by handing a written copy of the notice to the vendee or his successor in interest in person, or by leaving it at his usual place of abode or at the property which is the subject of the contract or by registered or certified mail by mailing to the last known address of the vendee or his successor in interest.

I'm in local marketing now with a background in lead generation and web development so if you need any website help just let me know!

What tools are available to help determine the market of a particular area is strong in Rental or Buying

Sounds like you have identified a problem in your area that you could make money filling.  

We have the Housing & Community Development Advisory Commission, but the deadline to apply to serve on that commission was March 1st.

. :) As to Brandon's mission:Topography is more of an issue, in rugged terrain it might be developed for some use, but what is the cost of curing the problem.

Conflicts develop when you manage property.

Any recommendations (books to read, websites, etc.) for someone looking to get started in real estate development?  

After developing your "personal touch" and adding experience you'll be able to hone in on your desired approach.