Obviously, a lot depends on your price range here and exactly what you're looking for. 

There are many routes to go when starting to find leads it all depends on your budget and experience.

It depends on what stake you offer in the property. 

It really depends how motivated you are.

@Stephen Karathomas The values of mobile homes and what you can pay for them depend on the area(s) you're working in.

Have you tried calling the local police department, or sheriff's department, or the Texas Rangers depending on where this theft took place.

Selling your stocks also has tax implications and margin is only 50% as you mentioned, that too depending on your stock profile.

Depends on what you have to pay for your money, may not be worth it.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Charlene Kingsnorth have you had an sec attorney also review what you are doing as if you're are having multiple people as part of a loan participating in it depending on the state this could get you in hot water - so be careful  good point Chris some state allow fractionalized deed of Trust mortgages other do not or require PPM like documents prior to offering them..

From a commissions standpoint it depends on the agent.