6) Finding a lease that complies with all federal, state and local requirements7) Figuring out how to accept rental payments - most Class A tenants won't want to mail you a check.

Wrapping 3 properties into one blanket loan shouldn't be a problem, save these are sitting on any sizeable acreage.You might get lucky and find a unicorn local bank or credit union that would consider that kind of leverage, but I would say overall, those terms are very unrealistic.Cheers!

I still attend local meet ups and talk to dozens of investors and am considering other strategies like Mid-Term Rentals or rent by the room. 

Where I live in SC you HAVE to have local knowledge to make things work. 

These can provide good cash flow and are easier to manage than larger commercial properties, especially when you're just starting out.Also, when I was starting, I found local meetups super helpful.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

If you prefer to stay local and build equity, house hacking a duplex or triplex in Fort Lauderdale could work, especially if you can add an STR component to boost income.

Listen to as many podcasts as you can and attend all of your local meetups to connect with other investors.

I'm curious as to how this has affected everyone's local market.

Local PM here - we have multiple development projects we are gearing up to sell, both small multifamily and townhouses should you want to take a peak at them.