This allowed me, for example, to purchase an automotive repair facility with an environmental issue thru BK court for $115,000, remediated to issue for $2,000, and sell the property for $325,000.  

Zillow is not ideal because this is a monthly furnished rental - which Zillow doesn't have a specific platform for - but that's what has worked for me up to now. 

Looking to invest specifically in luxury beach rentals, so would love to connect with other people in that space (agents, lenders, etc). 

You have a number of issues in your post unfortunately.

There were a number of issues, but the big one was a "repair" charge they lied about.

Another issue we are dealing with as an organization is what determines a property Lead-Free in New Jersey.

If you have any more specific questions about multifamily investing feel free to reach out.  

If using a private/HML loan for the first part of the BRRRR, you'll want to understand the terms and conditions and timing so that there's not an issue when you refi.

Curious—are there any specific markets you’re targeting right now that you believe will outperform the historic national average?

However, your issue would be lack of equity.