I'd also like to get a few names/contacts of Miami portfolio lenders - ie local banks that keep their loans and aren't trying fit everything into conforming Fannie/Freddie or FHA products.

Talk to your financial advisor about Exchange Traded Funds and also about Indexed Universal Life Insurance products.  

However, my current lender, although a "conventional" lender, will not allow me to acquire a property in a llc, even if I personally guarantee the note.  

Hi, This is my first post...and am thankful for this website and all the members and their contributions.I have the chance to acquire a triplex (mixed use)Its a 2 story building on a small lot.Two units in the ground floor. 

@Chris McCall welcome to BP and congrats on using owner financing to acquire an apartment!

This is a vinyl based product that requires you to use a 1-2" roller on the seams, but is extremely resistant to damage.

Acquiring Subject to Existing Financing7.

There's a product for anyone, you just have to market to the intended market.

On a personal level, I thought Bigger Pockets would be a great place to join to help myself network with others in the real estate community, and hopefully ultimately find a stable and rewarding career in which I can put my current talents to use, and acquire new ones as well.  

I love my job and am looking to start acquiring my own single and Multifamily investments.