Why was he smarter? 

The MLS' because they will push for more members.

I'd like to make tenants responsible for lawn/yard maintenance and provide a self propelled push mower.

We've had clients change their offered commission numerous times during the course of a listing thinking it would make a difference - our experience is that above 3% or with a BTSA (Bonus to Selling Agent) it doesn't have a measurable difference - the Buyer is generally in control and pushing a client towards one home or another based on your payday may land that agent in hot water later.

Ended up getting the property back and sold for a wash.

I was funding the deals, but I truly kill myself to push my students. 

Interest rates and high purchase prices are pushing a lot of people away from buying.

The agent thinks she can push back the tax sale date for this property,  I wonder if it's even possible.Thank you! 

I have been fully consumed in all the BP podcasts and it pushed me to turn my primary residence in Wilmington into a long term rental. 

Not that regular rentals are getting any easier, but there is not a massive push to shut them down via regulations.