If the intent is to self manage and believe partnering where resources can be shared, that's a different story and have seen it done in ways that added efficiencies that wouldn't exist without pooling portfolios.

Your situation presents a unique opportunity to leverage seller financing, an advanced and creative technique that aligns with your needs.Consider offering 100% seller financing for your Kentucky home.

As an active investor I “work” a note or “create” high yielding investments of notes, and as a passive investor I invest in my note fund and syndications under the same terms offered our investors. 

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

It sounds like what you're describing is a landlord policy as opposed to builder's risk or vacant dwelling policy: https://www.allstate.com/resources/landlord-insurance/what-i...

Two of the homes are over 25yrs old, and offer the upside potential to renovate and increase rents to market once the current tenants move.Question to this community is, are there any recommendations for lenders in this deal size and in this area?

These individuals can help you avoid common mistakes in that market and provide the resources you need to succeed. 

I would use the terms, "I can offer a fair deal, not a lowball one."

Though it might be naive, I was thinking of a buy and renovate project that would cost between 150k and 200K.Any recommendations and/or resources towards this goal would be greatly appreciated.

If the later, be interested in what tools and resources you have to do that.