I stick with "comfort" items: towels, welcome mats, kitchen utensils, fruits, hand soap dispensers, candles, etc...

Having a reasonable level of comfort that you can get your businesses up and running in the new location without being strapped for cash is another consideration.In resent history, Denver and New York have tracked each other reasonably well with appreciation.

Maybe research steps and costs involved or hazard mitigation grants in your area to elevate home above base flood elevationhttps://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/mat/sec5.pdf

It has an option to see the actual home in a "doll house" view which blew my mind, it also lets you tour the home on any device or you can strap on google cardboard or any other virtual reality device and walk through the property.

Everyone (most people) start out financially strapped. you MUST make some sacrifice and find ways to raise capital.

Mat Sorensen is considered one of the top experts in the field.

It's going to more expensive that the standard wood strapping but depending on the market, i.e.

Will be cash strapped in the meantime.What's your vote/outlook?

Think about using hard money and if you're that strapped then do a personal loan or credit card cash advance for the down payment on the hard money loan. 

It seems like you are strapped for time but not cash.