In short, on-site generated solar power is most likely a pipe dream for tenants.I would not allow this on a rental. 

Ultimately I found my “happy place” in Real Estate investing and helping others find their dreams homes or investment opportunities. 

So offering them a percentage of your revenue while you do all the work may sound like a dream come true. 

He dug out the whole area much deeper, used real professional machines and laborers and it has been a dream ever since.

The reality is that it will be 10yrs+ but once you get there it will be smooth sailing and everything you dreamed of.Just think about the sheer number of deals you have to do and find and have everything go perfectly.  

Hope you find someone who will work with you and make all your financing dreams come true!

However, it is something to aspire to and the lesson to be learned to is to not give up on your dreams and keep striving to fulfill your own path.Your point on negative cash flow is well taken.

If your dream is to be a Doctor, Lawyer, or Engineer, yeah you should go to college, but otherwise, definitely reconsider. 

Before a friend told me about BP, never in my wildest dreams would I imagine such an amazing resource exists, where experts in real estate give sound advice out of joy in helping others.

People are risking their lives to get to the U.S.A. to experience the American Dream which includes home ownership.