As an investor, Columbus OH is a great market for LTRs.

Recently, our real estate agent did a market analysis and estimates we can sell for between $575K-$585K, resulting in a net gain after all of our fees of about $100K.

If I were you, then I would get the pieces ready, but seek off market/on market projects that make sense for you.

Any advice on starting out on this in the Houston or Katy market?  

I'm thinking apartments.com for marketing, leasing and maintenance requests.

It took more than a decade but I am excited (and terrified) to re-enter the fray.After dipping my toes into the market, I have battled against my paralysis and taken the leap. 

Quote from @Jacob Sherman: What type of loan products are you in the market for ?  

I’m giving serious consideration to converting into a PadSplit.However, I have heard that Fort Worth (the city, Tarrant County, the faceless boogey man…) has issues with PadSplit whereas Dallas County is supportive.I would love to hear about your experiences between the two markets and if Fort Worth can be viable for PadSplit and anything I should be mindful of?

Just know that it is a "no days off" kind of business and very mechanical.I would suggest documenting your process via video so that eventually you can bring people on to replace the different hats you will be wearing.Keep in mind of these 5 components of any wholesale business.lead generation, deal sourcing, underwriting, marketing, transaction coordination.

Best of luck on your journey, the DMV in my opinion is still one of the strongest markets in the US to get started in.