I'm not a lawyer or anything and don't have any experience with the ones I've wrote in the past in court. 

Give them notice that their lease will end and you expect them out by a specific date/time.

Upgraded the backyard and re-styled and provided high end furnished to the home What was the outcome?

Quote from @Cameron Masters: In my experience, cities are going to be much harder than working in unincorporated cities within the state that only follow county regulations.

You certainly don't want to be on the other end of that lawsuit.

Most investors focus on finding buyers first when it is all the way toward the end of the process. 

@Kurtis CarriereBuilding your own home is an incredible achievement, and your hands-on experience will be a huge asset as you transition to real estate in Texas, especially in the DFW area.

I have built in the past and I do not understand how anyone can build a house for 250k that will last.As an agent I focus on high end relocation clients and many are positively surprised by the build quality compared to the south.

This is a great way to build experience and get some quality rental properties under you while keeping your liquidity up to go find additional properties.

Typically, in my experience, lending requires 20-25% when you will not be living in the property.