Interested to hear from firsthand experience then, we used rental rates from 2014 to base our investment decisions/debt coverage decisions here.

What kind of returns are you looking to achieve?

The best path forward would be to determine what you would ideally achieve through real estate investing, and then dig into what opportunities best achieve that.Aapke saat, aapke liye 

@Harold Albertson good systems in place makes for smoother operations, ultimately achieving more profitability

Great opportunity to  learn some of the basics first hand  in person, make connections, and make  deals  happen

However when considering the cash flow if I sell the 1st house and pay back the remaining loan,  $630/month would be the threshold I need to achieve to obtain a higher cash flow with that 80k from the sales. 

Pick up a model that you personally believe in or better yet create your own (but it can certainly be achieved down the road.

Maybe some suggestions on what moves to make next, because ultimately I want financial freedom and I believe I have the skill to achieve that.

If ever there is anything I can do to help you get a better understanding or to closer to achieving your investment goals, then feel free to reach out.

Without cash flow at this point any additional operational issue with the property comes out your pocket(which I can tell you firsthand really sucks.)