If you could buy multiple rentals with the cash out and achieve similar or better cash flow from the new ones then the choice should be obvious.

I have a cousin that lives in Virginia that is as passionate as me in achieving similar goals with REI, we regularly keep in touch to help motivate and make sure we aren't losing sight of goals.

I am about to get into the REI game here very shortly and I am serious about achieving my long term goals.

These seem much more appealing to me than single family homes, and much more likely to help me achieve my goal of $20k net monthly cash flow in 2025 (my 40th birthday).I'd love to hear any thoughts, ideas, recommendations, etc. on how you all would get started if you were me. 

Some of these goals are easier to achieve if you choose to live in the great states of Ohio or Indiana.And, as an incredibly minor aside, you do lose some of your ability to diversify.  

It does not challenge me or bring me any sense of achievement.

I personally found it to be humbling and rewarding, but there are many ways to achieve that in life that don't require managing such a property.

Just grind it out and set smaller goals/tasks that will help you achieve your 12 deal goal.

I gross around $110,000 per year in rent and pocket about $3,200 / month depending on how many expenses I have.My goal is to achieve financial freedom soon. 

That will give you the patience to not mess up what you have already achieved