Also you seem to be motivated to build since you already have these lots. 

Be aware that 5 levels of membership can create divisions within the ownership group because the same investment at any point in time can behave differently for each class of investor, so motivations may not be aligned. 

From the sound of it, the cheap debt is not really a motivator at all for you.

Understanding their motivations allows you to frame your offer in a way that aligns with their goals.

Any luck on motivating realtors in the area to actually get operating expenses/lease agreements for Jackson County specifically George?

Coming from a family of lawyers the ones in my experience that make less than that are usually just not that motivated or are not that good at what they do.  

Unfortunately looking like this specific deal likely won't pan out; seller is definitely not motivated to offload quickly/discounted based on their replies.I found a realtor through BP who I'm now working with to find a property, so progress in the right direction!

Sounds like you have the motivation & ambitious but precise goals.

. - In the unlikely event that you get a lead, A "motivated seller" who will work with an 18 year old to sell their home, is likely someone dealing with death, disease, divorce, or disaster.

Since most people who are not actively seeking a sale are not motivated to sell at anything other than a top of the line price, this is going to be a numbers game of x thousands of contacts for every potentially doable deal.