But beyond that information of limited value you need to learn to research the land and court records, etc. 

Those funds grew in value on top of the regular allocations from your paycheck.

Any investors in the Houston area with experience in building an addition for a home to increase square footage and add value?

How did you add value to the deal?

I think the value of it would be between $360k and $420k.

Then you can cash-out up to 75% of the value. 

For instance, let's say you do the rehab and go to rent it...considering the relatively low value of the property, it's reasonable to expect that the tenants will have low or no credit, they may be unemployed or on income assistance, they may have minimal employment options, and/or they may have a very spotty history with prior rentals.

To get a great bang for your buck when it comes to appraisals, you'll want to focus on making cost-effective upgrades and improvements that will have a big impact on the overall value of the property.

Loan to value ratio: The higher the loan to value ratio (LTV) is, pricing takes a hit.

How can I maximize the selling value?