My goal is to find dependable lenders and establish a working relationship

I want to establish some alternative financing sources to assure that this doesn't happen again.

Establish a payment history on those leases.

Most established developers will always have an inventory of land so that they can jump in opportunity when it comes about in he future.

He also mentioned establishing a real estate privacy trust for each of my rentals along with an LLC.  

This is from the State of Florida website:Needs a LicenseDoes not need a LicenseAppraising or attempts to appraise real property for another for compensation excludes services that must be performed by a Licensed or Certified Appraiser under Chapter 475, Part II, Florida Statutes.A salaried employee of an owner of an apartment community working in an onsite rental office.Auctioning or attempts to auction real property of another for compensation.The owner of a timeshare period who later offers the timeshare period for resale.Selling or attempts to sell real property of another for compensation.Any person or business entity that rents or advertises for rent a public lodging establishment properly licensed in Chapter 509.241, Florida Statutes.Buying or attempts to buy real property of another for compensation.A tenant in an apartment complex who receives a referral or finders fee, not to exceed $50, for the referral of a tenant.

If you ask @Jerryll Noorden, it is all about the relationship, and establishing trust.  

There is the county Tax Claim Bureau (TCB) that follows the rules established by the Real Estate Tax Sale Act 542 of 1947; and then there are sheriff sales held to attempt to collect taxes based on the rules established by link below:http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/PDF/192...Now, the TCB holds "Upset Sales" (all liens of record remain in place) and "Judicial Sales" (court order removes liens when proper procedures are followed).  

I'm currently living outside of Florence, Italy but want to establish residency again back stateside because my oldest daughter wants to go to high school in the USA. you can contact me on BPIf you know anyone traveling to Italy, check out mytuscanrental.comHope to hear from you soon, Thomas

I will say all of the requriments you listed will put you into more established areas and thus paying premium prices.