Your best bet for buying with some equity is either through a reputable wholesaler or good negotiating via the MLS.

We're located in Greenville, SC, but plan on doing most of our business in Tennessee and are wondering if it's worth getting someone local to us or someone who knows Tennessee details.

When loosing the roof over your head is at stake people find a way to figure out minor details like this language barrier.Also as a side note as I said I have rented to people who speak English & people who don't.

Thanks @Kurt Michaelson, I've seen many of these "wholesale" contracts, unfortunately I don't think they are detailed enough to protect me.

Here are some of the details of our current home :-Home Value: $186k-monthly mortgage after escrow and PMI: $960-homes rent for around $1300 in our areaWhat strategies would you employee?

I have a complete plan behind wholesaling which is too detailed to put in this post. 

If you know of a reputable title company that can meet this timeframe, kindly reply and let me know.

Having to disclose the drainage issue on my non disclosure agreement with the buyer would be nice to note on there that it was done by a very reputable company with a lifetime warranty but we bought the house within 2 days of it being listed and were bidding with 3 other couples so I don’t think I will have a hard time with the resell. 

If you know of a reputable title company that can meet this timeframe, kindly reply and let me know.

@Linda Ford , we need a lot more detail than that to help you with your questions.