So, I thought I should sell, take the profits and put into high interest account, rent a room for myself for about $1100 per month with all utilities included and that way I can save additional funds for a year.

Which one rents out fast and is in high demand around the austin metropolitian area?

At this point I will have pick up about $450K in appreciation after sales costs, but that is before taxes and I am in a high bracket. 

I recognize this is an extreme situation, and one can easily find investments that yield higher returns.

You can get into a DSCR program in the high 6s depending on the DSCR ratio, LTV, Loan Amount and credit. 

Practically what you will earn from participating in tax sale auctions is an interest rate of return.

A very high percentage of my tenants (in fact, almost all of them) were single mothers. 

Mortgage occupancy fraud is at an all-time high right now and lenders are watching this like a hawk.

It is not normal to see that high in one year but it does happen too often when they need money.  

They are on the ball, respond quickly, can and will fund within 10 days if needed and I have had nothing but positive experiences with them and highly recommend them for anyone looking for a HML in areas that they lend in.