If you're not using Hard Money and the property won't qualify for conventional financing, then you'd probably need to locate private money or if you have friends with IRAs, they can be self-directed to invest in real estate.

Partnering with investors or finding a private lender could also be a great way to get started.

It's not difficult (shouldn't take long) to get flood insurance quotes (NFIP & private) if you work with a good agent.

And they'll want you to pay off the loan pretty soon (and usually will you as the rate will probably be higher than banks) so there's that too.For this reason, we definitely prefer private lenders as they will (if you've built trust with them) often lend on the rehab too.

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I worked in banking for years and was a Private Banker with securities licenses for a time.

There is hospitals for VA, Private, and public sectors, plus a lot to do in the area.

For lenders, I have access to private money lenders or if you want to go the traditional route, I recommend checking out Coast to Coast - Jeff Weller. 

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