Comparing the two insurance types in this thread's title is like comparing an apple and a watermelon - yes, they both are fruits, but if your recipe for apple pie calls for apples, you don't substitute watermelon. 

I currently work for an import fruit company in Houston.  

You can buy a used mobile home for that much, so either your estimate is too high, or the trailers are basket cases. 

Also you have to remember most HML need to have a lien position at close and title insurance you get none of those at the courthouse steps auctions.If you have no personal capital it pretty tough getting started.. trying to scout deals for those with capital is one way to go.. working with a top producing RE agent can be fruitful as well.

Yes, both are fruit.

Hope you the best of success in this fruitful market.

Has anyone ever rehabbed or marketed their properties with low Voc paints, sustainably harvested wood or bamboo, cork or refurbished wood. energy saving appliances, air filters, fruit trees, water gardens, passive house.I'm thinking this is something I would like to do but of course it's all about economics and these green things usually cost more.

The deals exist, they just aren't low hanging fruit and it's hard(er) to pull them off if you do this part time. 

You can still find some low to mid hanging fruits.

The old saying "don't put all your eggs in one basket" certainly applies here.I buy all of my properties in an LLC, so I automatically can't do Fannie/Freddie financing.