I’d love any recommendations you might have.Looking forward to your insights, and thanks again! 

It's obviously not a ton of money but how do you guys recommend me investing with it?

The state will get its pound of flesh and my liabilities were better managed by executing perfect permitted work and excellent insurance.I'd sincerely recommend having a savvy CPA, Lawyer & Insurance broker.

Hi Matt, Good luck on your remodel project, I'm going to second John on this one and recommend less is better in this situation.

Any advice or recommendations of where to locate groups seeking similar goals would be greatly appreciated!

If you're open to looking at some resources here's what I would recommend you start with based on what you've said:1.

My realtor recommended SDIRA Wealth, a company known for its high-volume new builds every year.

If I have some cash do you recommend clearing the loan or invest instead for next property with proper planning ? 

Would you recommend we keep the house or sell it?  

If you can find an investment that pays for itself, you won't be so nervous about investing.I also recommend you educate yourself on how to manage well.