A local real estate agent can help pull those comps for you and give you a pretty solid idea of what the property is worth.Best move?

They are a little riskier due to longer selling times though (50 days on average).

Either hire a professional PM or put in the time/effort to be a competent PM. 

By the time I sold it, I was making $500/month more than the mortgage.  

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Pays the rent, in full, on time, every time.2.

If you don't currently have A/C, now would be the time to add it. 

Strange times we're moving into. 

@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.

One piece of advice is to learn about the tax advantages of real estate.