We are in Arkansas and haven't been able to find a banker here who will even talk to us about a FL condo.

Problem is I have to be able to sell this to the banker.  

I thought it prudent to also speak to my current business banker (US Bank).

Coldwell Banker office in Lancaster.  

Michael, I was a banker in the Tampa market for 20 years and know lenders at most banks in town.

Those cabins are next to a 65 mph 4 lane highway in an industrial park.6 months ago a banker friend asked me if I wanted to buy some appliances from a house the bank owned that was going to be demolished to expand their parking lot. 

These loans are business loans (in-house loans) and are not backed by outside agencies like most conventional mortgages are.So don't be disappointed, what your banker is telling you is the norm. 

I’m inquiring about banks, bankers and realtors that specialize in multi family properties preferably fourplexes and triplexes (properties that are still considered residential properties).

You will likely still have to make sure your staff and partners are in line, on site inspection when your tenants vacate, spend time keeping in the know of the markets you operate in, meeting your bankers regularly to make sure your wheels are juiced, etc etc.

I am a retired banker looking to build a network of "GO TO PEOPLE" for advice, referrals, opportunities and resources.