Sell or keep as first rental property?

[Stephen Epton]

When my wife and I got married 6 years ago, we decided to stay in the home she had been in for a few years due to her son and the school zone. Within the next year or so, we will be looking into building/buying the "house of our dreams." Real Estate investment has become a huge interest of mine. What I am wondering is if when we do in fact make the move, if I should keep the current house we are in as my first rental property or not. At the time in the near future when we do move, the house will be at a break even point at worst. Thanks In advance for any guidance and opinions! I am brand new to the site and completely hooked!