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- hardhat0
fwiw, rethink what it is you NEED if you're building from scratch. and also look at parcels that were semi-developed and owners never finished. i was never really building an investment to resell, so on-grid options were less important. solar options with backup generator is worth looking at. so many things consume less power these days. aircon, fridges are few that eat power, but you can get propane fridge and endure warmer summers. lighting also used to consume wattage but LED has changed that. composting toilet? rainwater catchments? etc etc. having a kid in the mix will def alter what you do/don't need, but sometimes thinking outside the box can change your viewpoint on what is and isnt essential.
If you do look at land and want a septic, you'll want to get a perc test, to make sure the land can take a septic system (usually land has to be flat-ish, not to sandy or clay). it might change your septic bill if you have to put in a more pricy system
And not sure where you're looking exactly, but there *are* properties with amenities already on. they are just few and far between. this one is close to me, and gives you an idea that they do exist: https://www.zillow.com/homedetai… -- i mean, its not MY cup of tea, but just to show you they exist