I have talk to 4 insurance brokers, and directly to many companies such as allstate, steadily, safeco, liberty, american summit, american family, and a few other, but am basically out of options.

Are there any books or resources you can recommend to get me started with the basics?

And it would drive up prices.

A basic breakdown is this: If you're in Flood Zone AE-9, it means the Base Flood Elevation for that home is determined to be 9 feet.

Been thinking about trying to work in the Olympia area since it’s only about an hour drive

You need to do renovations, improve the property, and drive up rents.

Basically insurance companies looking to relocate people who had to insurance  claims on their property and need a temporal housing.I’m curiouse to learn more on how to tap into this market and rent my properties to insurance companies .thank  you !

Here’s a quick guide to help you choose between Basic and Comprehensive Coverage and understand your options for Cash Value vs.

Others basically down right prohibiting investors. 

Once you understand these basic things (a several more) you will be in an educated position to put in credible offers that can turn into successful ventures.