This tends to be more time intensive and more for someone that has a lot of time and limited income as you may find a "home run" type deal with some effort/energy.

Do they include energy tax benefits within their study?

Focus most of your energy on the actual house, the spread, the team and the execution.

It will cost the seller more time and energy to sue you than collect on the EMD.  

Building a network of agents, contractors, vendors, and tradespeople is something I've spent a lot of time and energy doing, and it is immeasurably valuable in being able to do this.  

One way to get tax benefits while you're living there could be installing solar panels or upgrading the energy efficiency of the home. 

Any recommendations on the most efficient way to track your time when classified as a real estate professional?

It turns out that nothing is more of a waste of time, energy, and money than this, money that could have been spent elsewhere.

Prompt, great communication, efficient ... and most importantly they are 100% legit 😉

May not be your cup of tea but they are cost efficient and they work to add passive income at a fraction of the cost to build a SFH.There are a few "Tiny Home" builders in Tampa and Manatee doing a ton of business.