We then stayed in that one (though it wasn't bad - just needed some cosmetic updates) for 7 years, just moved out, kept it as a long term rental, and moved into another major fixer in our STR market across the country near Acadia National Park in Maine.

Crossing my fingers all goes well.

Since you are on the other side of the country, you may not have considered that PA is filled with many micro markets as well within driving distance of Philly.

The 1031 exchange will allow you to sell in FL and buy another type of investment real estate any where else in the country.  

I purchased a short-term rental property a couple years ago that requires crossing another landowner's property for access.

The only other recourse would be to contact the SECIt’s crossed my mind.

I don’t think there is much if any cross over, so while he forum may be a little more active it’s just two groups of people skipping over the others posts to get to theirs.

Try Derrick Polder at Cross Country Mortgage.

Most work this way Rates: 9% to 13% (Most Deals are 11-12%)Terms: up to 36 Months (Most Deals are 6-12 months)Fees: 2-4 points(%) of loan amount paid at closing (Most Deals are 3 points(%))Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000 (For loans less than $250,000 $2,500 minimum fee)Max Loan: 65%-70% of After Repair Value(ARV)100% Rehab Financing Available (Require 20% of purchase price down payment or cross-collateral)Closing Timeframe: 48 Hours - 3 Weeks (Most Deals are 2 Weeks)NO PRIMARY RESIDENCES, NON-OWNER OCCUPIED ONLY, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

While the current fiscal trajectory of the country certainly has some issues, this is generally referred to in finance as the “risk-free” rate—and the main economic alternative to mortgage bonds.