I'm wondering where a good place to start to create this new lease, any help would be greatly appreciated!

There are a lot of events this week in Denver.

If you can do this, that would be best!

.: Quote from @John Underwood: Checkout Huntsville, AL.It is usually listed in top5 for growth. 

Any recommendations for contractors in the Atlanta area that preferably work with out-of-state investors?

IE if you are wanting to wholesale which I don;t reco today, its too hard, you want a list of high equity owners BUT BUT the value is in figuring out a source of stress, a reason why the owner is on the virge of wanting to sell. 

Yes, I have seen a good number of deals like this.

Check your state's laws about tenant possessions.

if your doing a senior project I would suspect your best and most cost effective landing solution is going to be a local community bank that loves real estate.. in my experience most will want 50% down on the dirt and a ton of experience and a really strong balance sheet.Myself I always pay cash for the dirt this makes finding a lending partner much easier.

Keep checking back!