Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Apparently this is a good idea to do.To do in January 2017:2016 After-tax dollar for dollar contributions: Transfer $35k from my business account to my "after-tax" 401K and $35k to my wife's "after-tax" 401K.  

If you've learned the terminology, learned how to run the numbers (accurately), figured out a strategy that works for you and have a realistic idea of the rental rates in your market, then just do it.

Sadly, it won't help my credit since there is no mortgage on it - and it doesn't even appear on my credit report.Thanks for all the good thoughts and ideas!

It will give you an idea of how your home compares to other options tenants have.

Sounds like you were sitting on the idea for a while before you got started. 

Agreed, having at least some cash on hand at all times is a great idea.

Sometimes realtors have creative ideas of their own about how they are willing to structure their commissions.  

Comparing maps is a great idea!

Someone brand new to this site should start listening to the podcasts, subscribe to the newsletter, and start reading through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide  https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...You'll get lots more actionable tip ideas once you start going through those resources.