I have met some private investors that are interested in helping me with the funding of my flip, but I haven't found any properties yet.

However, there is no way to do so without risk.The Internal Revenue Services issues three (3) Private Letter Rulings (PLRs) that allowed the taxpayers to do just this.

Is there a place to find Private Investors as in one person?

Your best bet would be to find a portfolio lender whose niche aligns with your investment strategy. 

We placed our biggest bet on a single property, class B shares.

I am familiar with being licensed thru nmls but never heard of any other type of certification  means nothing.. its just a private company non accredited.. 

What would be my best approach, I assume find a private lender and work out some deal with them.All questions and answers will help thank you. private lender would be one option - also can you get traditional financing from a bank? 

Best bet would be disclose in your listing & disclose again in your welcome message when they book.

It is a complimentary strategy to pull some of your money back out and hedge your bet.

That will probably be your best bet, to buy a fixer and get it cleaned up and then rent it out.Best wishes and good luck with your endeavors.