Then simply use the land as your collateral and take out a construction loan to build independent of the 1031. 

Not sure why anyone would ask this question on the internet seems that if you got a license in the first place you would know to ask your broker this simple question or read the MLS rules or call MLS directly.. it will be different i am sure for each MLS as they are independent throughout the US> 

I would negotiate more and smaller draws so that if something doesn’t go right you aren’t out as much money.Get an independent inspector to check on the work.  

I am excited to start the real estate journey and begin the path to financial independence. 

I am excited to start the real estate journey and begin the path to financial independence.

I am excited to start the real estate journey and begin the path to financial independence.

The appraiser I reached out to said they're analysis is completely independent of what it is zoned for so they would consider it a 6 if the work was done to add a closet and close off the room.

Any leads on independent insurance agents that can help with getting decent (good/reputable) insurance cover?

You could also check an independent agent, we checked with one at Dakota Community Bank and they were pretty competitive also.

Sometimes the block foundations can be caving in depending on the area.