I currently work for an import fruit company in Houston.  

The funding terms are nuts but I figure it would get me right into the mix of flipping.

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. 

I know this all sounds nuts but I know how old laws never get removed from the books and can defend some crazy action like this.

Hi Michael,As the saying goes "Make a passion an obsession and you will never work a day in your life"or at least it won't feel like work.Welcome to BP.The team and myself are based in Kansas City and we have flipped 32 houses this year and currently have 18 we are working on.Feel free to connect as I would love to talk shop.I drive most people nuts as I only talk about real estate hahaThanks and have a great day

You can still find some low to mid hanging fruits.