All of Huy's suggestions are good ones.

The amount needed depends on factors like property age, location, and personal risk tolerance, with a general guideline suggesting 3-6 months of reserves.

I am open to suggestions on this as I realize this may not be the typical approach.  

Hey @Jarred MarrowFor your agent question I would HIGHLY suggest you click on the FIND AN AGENT tab and look for some solid agents in your area and connect with them.

The city will remove the remains, then re rent it, simple.

of contacting the winning bidder (although the auction is anonymous, a simple cross-reference search + a parcel search + Google search easily reveals buyer contact info) to see if he'd be interested in selling the property.

Can anyone suggest me to some good PM in Houston areas? 

I mean, we can write a book here (and some people have) on this topic but the right suggestion is to get with a realtor that is local to you and get prequalified with a lender. 

By using the word “jumpstart,” you suggest he has no flipping experience.

Make sure it's by an electrical  Outlet.( That could  cost a little)The Engineer cost is still  going to more and  his report will suggest all that I stated plus much  much  more Good luck