Interestingly enough, someone (who looks quite credible) in one of the Facebook groups messaged me about this lender and shared their very attractive terms.

Since I am not local and cannot have my boots on the ground I am looking at a turnkey who is local to this area.

Partnering up with a local company would probably be the best.

Many hard money lenders are hesitant to provide loans solely for land acquisition, and conventional loans have been somewhat limiting, especially for land deals.What is best strategies for raising private funds. come to some of the meetups locally in knoxville. our next one is literally called where to find the money and will have a panel of private money lenders and capital raisers. 

Also ask in local meet ups like REIA meet us or the like about the best title companies to work with for investors.

I'm a Long Island local and multifamily investor.

The listing MUST be on the local MLS.There are hundreds of MLSs in the United States.

Mostly student rentals near USC (Shandon, Olympia, Rosewood - mostly near campus)I could be a good resource for you with lenders in town - have lots of loans with local banks like Arthur State, First Palmetto, CCNB, Security Fed, etcHappy to help - shoot me a DM

Ab1482 does not apply to units less than 15 years old and due to costa Hawkins no local ordinance can rent control units less than 15 years old.   

Sounds like it would benefit you to get your RE license and hang with a local broker that will allow you to property manage.