So Basically as mentioned by Metro Water, consulting with a Civil Engineer to get a quote to understand the projected cost of the project. 

You could consider it disposable but I am guess the costs to get it safe for habitation will really impact your decision.Regarding the house on stilts, if it is properly engineered it would be considered real property with a unique foundation.

If your boots on the ground is on the same page, there shouldn't be any reason why you cannot.Refer to the Systems Engineering V model.  

Like when an Engine quits its Boeing.. but Boeing does not make Engines its Pratt and Whitney and GE and Rolls royce make  90% of Jet Engines !  

If anyone has any recommendations for an Architectural Designer or Structural Engineer who can help design and put the plans together that would be awesome.

Talking to local civil engineer worked when we did it in Montgomery county.

I assume you know how to interact with your architects and engineers.

I bought my first property while I was a 21 year old senior at the Ohio State College of Engineering.

I recently graduated from the University of Washington with an engineering degree and will be starting my first full-time corporate job on the 23rd of this month.

Similarly, using unit costs from your engineer, do a SWAG of the costs for clearing, stripping topsoil and balancing the earthwork, etc.