@Dasha TaylorThe short answer is YES.

Got a deal on a house$150-170kRealtor gave estimate for listing at $199kArv is $285-$315kTrying to figure out how to swing it Scenario : guy I know will front the cash to me to buy it for a cash deal but short term loan basically. 

We have had some luck finding leads and analyzed quite a few from afar, but want to maximize our efforts.

Once you nail down how to play in the same market then you can get creative to find new marketing methods that are unique (or even guerrilla tactics).Start by asking people in your network that you think would likely fit your target audience what they do when they're looking to book a multi-family vacation home.Qualitative research then turns to quantitative, so gather ideas from your wealthy friends then do some try them out and be sure to ask any leads/guests "how did you hear about us?"

. $127,000 in cash flow per year - not enough for me to want to retire from my current job, but enough to know that I can if I need to, leading to the most important results: Personal Freedom; Time to spend with my kids!!!

There are a million ways to slice an orange, it all depends on what you are looking to do in the short term and long term. 

We do tend to get at least one tropical storm each year which sometimes leads to flooding in parts of North Myrtle Beach (Cherry Grove) and to the south in Garden City Beach. 

There are some large FB groups for Indy and the suburbs, I would check them out and they will lead you to the in person REIA

In short, the best savers and investors will lose most.With that said, are there any investors or real estate professionals that would or have settled real estate transactions in alternative assets such as Bitcoin or Gold? 

Short answer, not your problem.