If you have the cash to consider this, you should just go to a regional bank and get a portfolio loan / non-confirming / in-house.

Since the rent is guaranteed by publically traded or financially strong national and regional retailers you have a higher expectation of the rent being paid at the beginning of the month, each and every month of the lease.

What other avenues you might recommend to identify the owners in the mid-Atlantic region? 

Population trends continue to favor the region.

I've spoken to a regional bank about a business line of credit. 

I currently work as an IT Director and recently just became a Realtor and look forward to connecting with others in the Maryland region. i'm just here to learn and help others.Chris

Hi, my wife and I are looking to relocate to the Crystal River area of Florida in the next few months. I have a MF property in mind to house hack and we are looking for an agent local to the area. Thanks, Wayne

Then look for your local or regional banks to get portfolio financing.

We’ve primarily been looking in the central region (Brentwood, Kirkwood, Rock Hill etc) since our initial move would be to a primary residence.

The 50% reduction while admirable it most certainly won't cut it in that region of the country given the tenant centric laws and authorities in Maryland, especially those in Baltimore City & Baltimore County.