Im talking about legally having power lines run on to city's grid, connecting a main water pipe, natural gas hook up, etc.

The permitting can be a nightmare, especially to get power.

More power to ya. 

Situated on lake with a 1/2 acre.Scope of Work will consist of cosmetic improvements to include the following: painting of interior/exterior, power washing, cutting of lake grass, upgrading bathrooms, new kitchen appliances as the kitchen cabinets are in great condition, upgrading of electrical outlets, installing of new lighting fixtures, cleaning of tile flooring and etc.

I'll be adding value based on the Scope of Work which will consist of cosmetic improvements to include the following: painting of interior/exterior, power washing, cutting of lake grass, upgrading bathrooms, new kitchen appliances as the kitchen cabinets are in great condition, upgrading of electrical outlets, installing of new lighting fixtures, cleaning of tile flooring and etc.

@Jim Morris you got some prettrenters good advice already I’ll just say, when people feel powerless they go overboard and try to act like they do.He clearly is delusional and thinks he has power.

Using the BRRRR method is a very powerful approach to start RE investing.

@Chris A.Isn't this just called "bargaining power" in Econ 101?

It's just that they have no bargaining power to change the terms. 

That's the power of tax deferral and compound interest.Besides 1031 has been in the code since 1919ish.