A  few things you mention stand out.In no particular order:You probably know this but FHA loans only require 3.5% down, although you do get a very small .05% break in monthly mortgage insurance for putting down 5%. 

This weekend I sat in my tree stand for 5+ hours listening to Bigger Pockets Podcasts.

I just don't want to settle, I'm back and forth everyday about staying in the military, but I'm going to stand my ground until I make this foundation work me into my REI.

There are very few homes still standing and we've been in multiple different neighborhoods this afternoon," Mayor Jody Jones said.

I think I am ready to make a few cold calls and see where I really stand.

Standing on a roof sledging bricks from a chimney will do that. 

I want to minimize my ties/ hide most of my identity; so that if someone tries to sue or take my property they don't get everything and might not know what I own or may own...I want to know the best way to secure the land to keep people from dumping on it or living on it... the land right now is pretty worthless and I doubt someone currently would want to live long term there, but in the future amenities and with more people might move back/into the area, which currently right now is pretty darn rural and uninhabited. also, how would I find out if septic is still good since there were no issues before the structure(s) left or no longer stand...?

The stand-alone cabinet need to be removed as well.

As it stands right now we'v been in our house for a little over 3 years.

I'm pretty sure I know the Quad your taking about.Some stand outs from your conversation.