I have 2 properties in a flood zone and mine are paid for, so I do not have flood insurance. 

I’ve used private money a couple of times, what are the differences on his end and mine when putting everything together?

The land's mineral rights owned by previous owner and there are mines all over the property.the drilling company states that they will work with her but that they can exercise their rights at any point to get the Kaolin underneath the surface.Client trying to see if any way to gain money from the land (since vast, there is space between the mines).Not owning the mineral rights, she will most likely have difficulty obtaining financing so she is looking for short-term, relatively low cost ideas while she pursues the longer term possibilities (currently thinking about developing a solar farm).Beyond hunting lease, any other suggestions?

The only reason why I am purchasing another one at the moment is because I was contacted by an old boss of mine with a deal on their property or else I would probably stay away at the moment as well.

I went door knocking to find mine. 

. $450/mo.Your duplex story sounds very similar to mine!

A good friend of mine just sold his rental and is in his 45 period and can't find much out there that is not over priced.

A friend of mine struggled for over a decade and spun his wheels.

I was hoping maybe there was a firm that existed specifically to deal with cases like mine but if there is, I haven't found it.

Yessir mine is real good.