I'm not sure if I can share his info here, but I'd be happy to share his info along with some other recommendations.  

We try to save money by occasionally doing our own work, we only have a handful of properties.

How can I find info on the meetup?

Or the listing agent includes it in the property info on their website, or shares it when a showing is scheduled.

If you sell, you could access the equity you’ve built and put it toward other investments or save for a future down payment.

However to save money when she had the house built, she left the basement unfinished--it is just studs, insulation, and windows/doors, plus plumbing in the foundation.

If you plan on moving do something else in the meantime and build up income/savings

Operationally, it's easier in multifamily and you'll have cost-saving opportunities as well when it comes to certain expenses.

I would love to hear more, and dive deeper into suggestions with a little more info.  

I'd like to keep savings and be able to hire out some of the work (something we have not done in the past).My thoughts are to put both into an LLC and look for investors or a business loan, and purchase and move to a new home.