It's a 7-unit shopping plaza, all units are rented to local/ neighborhood businesses.

I'm also a Realtor® here in Orlando and also on the board of CFRI, the local chapter of the National REIA.

Are local credit unions more flexible on these criteria?

Just got a phone call from a local fencing contractor telling me that he just finished installing a fence at one of my rentals. 

Nothing beats local knowledge though & speaking with boots on the ground. 

I hope to learn from the collective expertise of the members on BP and build a local team in Milwaukee. 

Michigan might be a bit easier to start with because you may have more knowledge about the local area and market trends, but starting there could potentially slow down your move to Florida.

Make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers too.

she is beachwoodbuyshouses on ig. i'm in MA and she is my CPA. she specializes in RE and is also a VERY active investor herself. she's based in long island. you don't have to use someone local. 

You're in the right place to network, going to some local meetups could prove beneficial to learning about investment opportunities as well.