I used to cold call, skip trace, send mailers, and don't get me wrong you will get success from it like James above, however as you gain experience you will realize you need deals faster, easier, cheaper, and with more "meat on the bones" and in order to have that you need constant deals flowing through your eco system and that's hard to do with mailers, cold calls, VA's and skip tracing etc.

Check and reset them daily to remove the dead ones and reset the traps.Poison is easier and works well, but the mice die somewhere in the house and you may have an odor problem for a week or two.

Some markets and I have heard the FL is incredibly slow.

This is part of the impetus to get started now that plus likely qualifying for financing easier with my current income. 

Private Money or Hard Money LoanHow it works: Short-term loans from private or hard money lenders to purchase the lot and finance the construction.Benefits: Easier approval and faster processing, focusing on the property value rather than your income.Downside: Higher interest rates and shorter loan terms (typically 6-18 months).

It has taken some fine-tuning of my profile but for me and my market, the leads have been an incredible source of revenue, especially since 2020.

Easier as you go South. 

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Are there specific lenders which are easier to work with for small multi projects?

Thank you James, you’re right, it’s so much easier dealing with the right people who as you stated, shoot you straight!