If I'm a Premium member, do I not have access to that? 

It is doubtful he can force an easement if he has other means of access on his own property.

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For the backyard, are you able to not give them access to the back area or fence off a portion of it? 

The most important thing is to either have money or access to money.

remote access or not?  

The inspection stated not all was level, but fully functional.Main problems:- Low soil clearance or *no* clearance crawlspace - under the entryway and under the bathroom could not be accessed at all unless crawlspace is dug out.

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It sits unused and I don't have to make payments until I borrow against it, much like a credit card, but it gives me access to cash fast.

I don't even know how anyone is answering this question since it's highly dependent on your experience level, how much money you have (cash and access), what your financing vehicle is, where you have boots on the ground or contacts already made, and so much more.