Looks like sandy soil , i would grade it ouy , get some number 2 crushed concrete ( its cheap) use that for the base , hit it with a vibratory roller , then get some number 7 blue stone to top it off to look good .

I love the blue!

A few streets that we own on: Edgewood Dr, Almond Tree Place, Heritage Place, Blue Pool Dr, Woodard St...

I'm a 26 year old tradesman going on around 10 years of experience in various blue collar professions.

My cleaner may pick up a jug of detergent once in a blue moon and not charge me, and doesn’t expect me to give her anything in return.

Is it better to buy a nice condo in a nice area for example on the west side os Los Angeles near the ocean or go a little further out and buy a duplex or triplex in an okay area.

Are you close to the ocean?

It’s a great central location, you can get to either ocean in 1.5 hours.

Policy makers - especially in blue states and blue cities - are starting to take note and coming up with “solutions” like the ones above.Nathan in answer to you direct question of how to turn the tide: 1) run for local office; 2) support other landlords who run for office; 3) actively fight against revenue grabbing initiatives like the ones I mentioned above - most of which end up hurting landlords and tenants alike.

If you're dealing with an ocean or lakeview property, or a property in an upper-income community and you got the bargain of a lifetime...and are doing a quick in & out rehab - that'd be different.