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.

Either the LP will pay a fee for private advice, or the GP will pay to get in front of potential investors. 

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.

I'm currently looking to acquire more deals and would appreciate any tips on finding legitimate private lenders.

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.

Especially using full house tours.

Some lenders might allow you to add renovation costs to the loan to help you finish the project and avoid a loss.Explore Other Financing Options: If your hard money lender isn’t flexible, you might consider private lending or even a joint venture with another investor.