Leverage is power in real estate. 

that sounds excessive to me), even if if you rent power tools.

The property has been vacant for over 2 years with no water or power.

For THE VAST MAJORITY, unfortunately, the brainwashing is too powerful and they remain successfully "socialized" for the rest of their lives.

Paying cash definitely gives you more purchasing power...especially when you can go to the seller and say (I'm a cash buyer, will close in a couple weeks, and no contingencies).Also, you cash example is similar to what I did.

Hah I wonder if any O-4s or higher have done this using their notary powers granted by U.S.

Personally, we use the power of a collective network by connecting buyers to sellers in our markets, further giving our companies we work with more work, increasing the volume of properties sold by our wholesalers, and forming long lasting relationships with these key companies. 

My 4 favorites right now are:The Slight EdgeThe Power of HabitHigh Performance HabitsThe 4 Disciplines of ExecutionI read them in that order and would suggest doing the same.

Leverage is power in real estate. 

I’m constantly learned everyday, although the first deal didn’t end up perfect and kinda shook me up, I still saw the true power of real estate and I encourage anyone out there who has got a deal yet, or had a deal go bad.. to keep working toward that next deal.