@Justin Stryker.  1st:  Contact your MLS customer service and just ask what the differences [with them] are to switch to non-Board Member/Non-Realtor. 

Loan Servicing:  Will you service the loan yourself or use 3rd party servicing? 

We just get Internet service and use Firestick along with a streaming service.

I have seen people rent their land for recreational activities (hunting, RV-ing, etc.) and also set up "glamping" camp grounds and make bank from short term vacation renters.

The biggest problem is speed of service on claims.

We're seeing an unfamiliar clause and wanted to verify that we're not making a mistake.The broker asks for a $500 fee (they say they reserve the right to retain/charge in its discretion, in any non-closing event to cover for its services).Is it common for a broker to ask a $500 fee out of the EMD in case we back off the offer?

What is the minimum crew size we'd need to plan for and what the minimum # of builds we might need to plan to keep a crew active in a given year.

As John said above me, it is more of an active investment and requires more of your time unless you want to hire a property manager.

the sellers (or their agent) is actively trying to sell the home for them.  

What are your thoughts on a tenant who lives in the property(long term) but does not have an active lease.