I also only sign up a PM if their compensation is aligned with the financial performance of the property (e.g. % of rent collected vs monthly flat fee). 

I'd like to understand the opportunity of keeping our current home (financials below) as a rental and see if that makes more sense than selling. 

However, if you find you are spinning your wheels more than you are moving forward, take a look at these four common actions that may be to blame.Working Without BreaksInvestors tend to approach their day with the “I’m not leaving this desk until the next deal is done” attitude.

@David Wright, I am trying to become one...which is why I am trying to determine if that best course of action at this time is to sell.

Your best course of action is to find a good mortgage broker. 

This allows you to have all the financial security and easy access to your cash, which real estate does not, as well as affording you much higher returns than simply having dead equity.The same would apply to paying down your own home mortgage, all you save is the mortgage interest. 

My name is Willie Francis and I'm  a newbie to real estate investing, I’m working a full time job for the Railroad looking for financial freedom thru RE my goals are investing in Rental Property in the Houston area.

You will need a personal financial statement and provide two years of your personal tax returns.

I've found that mentors are willing to help those who are willing and ready to take action; but shy away from those who "talk" but never do seem to really do anything.

*I am not a financial professional.