Shared driveways especially can get messy if you push responsibility to tenants.

I’m not pushing anything here — just genuinely interested in what’s working for other operators in this cost environment.What’s actually moved the needle for you?

Advice for young people that I wish had been pushed on me.

Kind of goes along with #1 but more on top of the ground - if it's a lot in an established area there's a not small chance that all the junk from the other lots was pushed onto it, since it wasn't very buildable in the first place.

But here's where I push back slightly on the 00k+ commentary -- it's not really about the price point, it's about the exit strategy.

If they’re late, disorganized, or pushing to move in “tomorrow with partial deposit,” that’s usually how the tenancy will go.Biggest red flag I ignored early on?

I've learned to push boundaries while maintaining a respectful approach, finding ways to align our interests with those of the seller.By mastering the art of negotiation, understanding sellers' motivations, and employing effective strategies, we position ourselves for success in the competitive real estate market.

Was anyone able to successfully push back on PG&E about this?

Eventually, low inventory and high direct mail costs pushed me to explore other strategies.2019–2021: I Began Cold Calling & Virtually Wholesaling: When skip tracing became more affordable, I scaled into several virtual markets and leaned heavily on cold calling.

We pushed back on extensions and terms, finding room for flexibility.