You do not need to "publish" until Evolve is completely done but can have everything ready to go.

If you can hold off for 2-3 years to save more and build a solid emergency fund, it may give you greater financial flexibility when you’re ready to buy.If buying now feels too risky, consider renting for a while to gain privacy without the long-term commitment of a mortgage.

Live in it for sometime, when you are ready to move out, rent it out.

As far as when, when you are ready, but if you feel held back identify is it the narrative about real estate or your means holding you back.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Ensure your first property remains stable and your finances are ready for another investment.Good luck!

It's my first deal I've worked on as an investor so I'll be actively marketing on BP and SM soon as I have it ready. 

My wife is a agent(mostly for our personal transactions)  can anyone offer some advice on who I talk to when I’m ready to start the 1031 exchange?  

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: You are ready to share deals that you worked hard to put under contract with someone on Facebook?