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This will increase the return above what can be obtained on a passive investment.The flipside of having the power to control everything is that can be alot of work (and a full-time job if you are putting in sweat equity).

@Kent KettellThe advantage of leverage is that it lets you extend your purchasing power.  

Transactional funding definitely seems like a powerful tool for quick flips.

I mean, if I co-sign, then does it give me any power to sell one of his land there to recoup money and rest goes to him?

House hacking is a powerful strategy that can put you far ahead financially compared to those buying a primary residence or continuing to rent.

You will not have the existing power supply that I assumed.Still I like @Jill F. idea of installing mini-splits.

Syndicators who brag about their instagram lifestyles without a big old pile of exits... probably bought that lifestyle with their investor's money, whether Ponzi scheme or exorbitant acquisition/management fees.That... or selling high ticket coaching items on the power of real estate.

I'm also wondering if anybody knows the costs and rules for bringing in water and power to a piece of land in these areas, I know it's different for each property but is there any possible way to get estimates on bringing in water and power to a piece of land I want to purchase before actually buying the property so I can create a general budget for buikding a home.

You can leverage your money to purchase more property, you'll increase your return, you'll earn more, and you get tax benefits.Read a few books on real estate investing to learn the power of leverage.