I have planned to investigate further, but it has been over 1 year and I have not as of yet investigated further.  

Make sure you clearly identify the common areas (accessible to everyone living in the unit) and the private areas (like individual bedrooms).

There are many private flood insurers now.

A few quick tips:Run your numbers – Flip for a profit by factoring in renovation costs, holding costs, and market trends in the area.Line up financing early – If you're using a VA loan, it's great for long-term holds, but for a flip, hard money or private lenders might fit better.Build your team – Lean on your local contacts (family, friends, or contractors) to be your boots on the ground.

I am interested in using private money lending to make it happen.

You can try to talk to the seller about private financing and see if they are willing to play ball. 

ONLINE PRIVATE LISTINGSIf homeowners are looking to sell without a real estate agent, they’re likely on social media.

STR's still offer value over hotels in cost per room and offer things like private pools.In back to back storms we had 14 out of 65 units damaged to the extent of taking them offline. 

Here, investors seek mansions on large, exclusive properties with direct access to private beaches.

This does not mean your investment is insured.We often hear comments like, "We invested with XYZ because their fund / syndication is FDIC insured," (nope no its not...).To avoid these kinds of mistakes, I strongly recommend you always have an attorney review the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) with you.