Based on comps and speaking with realtors we figure I can sell my home and after paying off my mortgage and selling expenses I could net approx 750-900k, depending upon the sale price of course.

Based on your opinion, would DFW area also be a great starting point in Texas?

I’m based in Houston, Tx.

Meaning get a Architect to draw up the plans, have a company that's insured to do the dig out and place the pluming, etc.. and I can put he flooring, kitchen and bath in myself.Thanks again

It sounds like you have equity in your property based on your numbers provided.

I'm obviously bias because I'm in the Chicago area, but I have partners constantly buying properties for ~$150k + ~$60k in Rehab and then ARV of $300k doing Cash Out Refi's based on Long Term Rentals or AirBNB, Flipping the properties, or Wholesaling the deals. 

Determine your investment criteria based on your objectives, risk tolerance, target market, property type, cash flow needs, and desired returns.Gather a solid team of experts such as real estate agents, lenders, attorneys, contractors, property managers, and accountants to assist you on your real estate journey.

.- rentals do not go under an S-corp, which is why a separate PM company was suggested- S-corp technique on reducing SE tax is both tricky and costly, and you cannot set up your salary arbitrarily- you can only base your 401k on the part that IS subject to SE tax- you usually cannot generate enough "earned income" from this 2-companies setup to make it worthwhile for 401kSee, it is not simple.

@Jamie Bateman used a podio based system.

Based upon the dates in the pattern, this “lien” probably fell in the “gap” between commitment date and closing date.