Many counties do have some sort of restrictions of the minimum size of structures or whether they can be freestanding.

Technically, these reserves are not life of the loan, unless you feel there will be government "lifestyle" restrictions for the long haul. 

They haven't changed their 3.5% down, but the bank that you are getting the loan from may have their own restrictions. 

(They just resumed showings yesterday but with huge restrictions and still no Open Houses.)Inventory was low before this started, and demand was high.

So even if you pick a state with stronger protections like WY or NV, the cause of action arose in the state where the tenant fell, so likely that the court where the accident happened would have jurisdiction.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

We plan to attend local meet-ups once the meeting and gathering restrictions have been safely lifted.We are already in the process of forming our LLC and operating agreement and have been developing our business plan on a daily basis.

Does this just make 1031's more restrictive? 

If you are adding a kitchen you need to move plumbing, potentially gas lines, I already mentioned the egress issues, and there may be further codes and restrictions depending on your local municipality . 

I guess I am adding to that by restricting my house hack search to a single school district.

Is the prevailing atmosphere under virus precautions and restrictions having a noticeable effect on local investors doing flips and/or rentals?