It states "On my path from property claims adjuster to financial independence through real estate...." 

My goals in real estate are to become financially independent by investing in rental units and probably later also in developing or rehab of buildings into apartments or houses.

I can message you once I get some more detailed quotes back but each job is independent (could be cheaper/more expensive depending on a number of factors e.g. access -can they get machinery down there etc.) 

Rents, expense's, cost of turns, path of progress etc.One great book that will benefit you independent of what strategy you pick is Frank Gallinelli'sWhat every real estate investor needs to know about cash flow.....To your success,

For the right type of person, real estate investing can open doors, create financial independence, and bring a sense of satisfaction that can be difficult to find in an office job.

I guess the thought of financial independence is very appealing to me.

Here are two thoughts:  Make sure you get your own independent appraisal of the property. 

I would check with Independent agents that insure contractors (especially builders) as they probably have multiple markets for Builders Risk. 

My day job is a software engineer but I am looking to expand my comfort zone and thereby work towards my financial independence. 

I live in CT and am aspiring to attain Financial Independence.