However, if you choose to stay there for a bit and sell you'll get the first $500K of profit tax-free if you've lived in it for at least 2 out of the 5 years prior to sale.

What would you do in my shoes  If you are talking about $90k profit before transfers in Cumberland...without question id sell it instead of holding it. 

At $1,700 a month, I would profit $300 which would go towards my new rent which is $475 a month.

I would keep your house even if its a a bit negative as you won't be able to sell for much profit or any.

One book I highly recommend is “Buy It, Rent It, Profit” by Bryan Chavis—it’s a great read for investors looking to build long-term wealth.Best of luck with your real estate journey!

The profits that I make from selling the primary property, will be used to pay off my primary residence 

They have a great bearing on your profitability, but they don't affect the rent.

Property managers have established vendor relationships and can handle issues quickly.Cons of Hiring a Property Manager❌ Lower Profit Margins – Management fees (typically 8-12% of monthly rent) eat into your cash flow, which can be a dealbreaker if your margins are tight.❌ Less Control Over Tenants & Maintenance – You won’t be as involved in selecting tenants or overseeing repairs, which might lead to decisions you wouldn’t have made yourself.❌ Not All Property Managers Are Great – A bad property manager can neglect your property, overcharge for repairs, or poorly handle tenant relations, leading to unnecessary headaches.Which Option Is Right for You?

Flipping houses is a great way to create huge profits, raise private money and create marketing content around your remodels (the reason HGTV is HGTV).

You will want to make sure you have enough room for your profit and to still make it enticing to an investor.