DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

Todays market vs a different market will also impact your buy box. 

I’ve looked into blanket loans before, but I’m curious about how they’re shaping up in today’s market.

There is a ton of DD to do on a MF property, are you doing an environmental study, a reserve study, analyzing the T-12, market study to show there is room to increase rents (of course every seller states rents are underpriced)... 

You won't find one PM that hits all 3 markets as there is a pretty decent distance between the 3.

Most of the ones I bought had existing tenants and almost all were paying below market rents and way below market rents.

I plan to manage the properties myself until it conflicts with my regular job.I would appreciate any advice on these markets to ensure success and connect with local investors.    

You should be able to use departing residence income from the market rent when qualifying for a new primary purchase.

Do to an anomaly pertaining to the appraisal district, the total value of the two lots was divided equally between the lots instead of allocated by market value.  

We are a massive appreciation market.