I would love to have a conversation some time and learn more.  

No but if you paid for those items you could get copies of them and use them for a private lender who may be able to give you a loan.

Do you have any experience with having conversations with insurance companies to find out what they are willing to pay?

If the group is a private group, it is treated like a private email I believe.

The house I am looking at is a private sale from an older family friend moving into senior living (discounted).

Conversely, where is my money?

The settl4ement was private, but I bet it was at least $400k knowing the attorney's involved, maybe more. 

You only get paid enough to continue.3) You don't need a dozen self-help books, all you need is action and self-discipline.4) YouTube University, podcasts, and the internet will only take you so far. 5) Book smarts make interesting conversation, street smarts make money.6) Find someone who is successful doing what you want to be doing and ask questions.

I recently completed a major renovation on my property financed through a Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loan, and I'm now looking into options for removing Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).

We'll have two private beach clubs (most developments in Tulum have none) and amenities at least as good if not better amenities than any other development in town. the great thing is that being close to the beach fits my lifestyle and vacation style so my goals are congruent.