Exploring all solutions to repay the Bridge Loan and even partner with anyone who may have a solution in exchange for ownership in a property in a good neighborhood and tenants who are on time with rent payments.

So, this is about your feeling about that exchange (communication) as they have not yet failed to perform what they promised since it isn't mid October yet.

Invest in stocks for now and focus your energy on building a business (on the side).

I was advised to advertise it where 1031 exchange properties are listed in Florida, but I am not finding what I am looking for. 

Are you wanting low fees or no fees in exchange for less training?

I remember the tale about the neophyte stock market player who went to his mentor and said "I just bought a block [100 shares] of IBM."

I mention this, because at the end of the day, these are all investments, just like stocks and bonds and private equity, etc.  

Borrowers need to have 9 Months' P&I worth of liquidity (cash / stocks / bonds / crypto / etc), and 100% net worth relative to the loan amount.

I would also love to connect with other investors in the area and hopefully get to exchange some ideas.

Many people were making money hand over fist from low interest rates, strong stock prices, hugely appreciating real estate (both LP, GP and housing prices).