There's a lot of cross-pollination in the industry and you just have to find what you dig the most.

I would reach out to local people in that industry and inquire on what they are currently paying for property space to inform your decision.  

Being in the industry now will help greatly.

For illustration purposes the cheaper Delta fixtures most investors purchase at Home Depot or Lowes aren't sold at plumbing supply stores because Delta licenses these less expensive options exclusively to the big box stores (same is true for other manufacturers as well).

Exclusively north of Red Deer and into parts of Sask as well.  

But I heard a podcast from Tax Smart Real Estate Investors (link below) on house hacking which notes that if part of the residence is used exclusively for STR, section 280A loss limitations shouldn’t apply.

We offer 80% cash out in a few states (unfortunately not MD) but as others have mentioned the LLPA associated is substantial.  75% is the industry standard for max cash out but we could close with it vacant as long as it's rent ready and listed for rent online.  

I have been working in the real estate industry since 2010 and have specialized in working with investors here in Florida for a number of years...you are absolutely right, it is typically VERY difficult to find decent small multifamily properties here.

Finally, if you want a broker to be fully committed, consider retaining them in an exclusive agreement.

In the apartment industry, typically $250-300 per unit per month is held by the banks in escrow, but R&M can be much higher - Utilities - Is there any common-area lighting?