I had a mentor who stressed "you make your money when you buy"; the next place you get, be sure to haggle big time - and walk away if the price is not low enough.

private money lender How did you add value to the deal?

If not I wouldn't bother selling as there is an incredible amount of money lost in buying and selling properties, so you have to make sure you have a plan to maximize the equity and actually have enough. 

I also don’t have a problem spending the money to fight for this.

If you have extra money that you haven't earmarked for additional RE I would do TSM index funds for a truly passive investment. 

They loved it because they got some play money right away and steady income each month without having to deal with toilets and tenants.

It would be great to connect with like-minded individuals and support each other in our real estate endeavors.

I don't have a lot to offer as far as money or experience goes but I do have time available to do things.

Should i sell my business to get this money?

These questions relate to how you might make money thru your RV or buying at the new location.  4.