There is a guy near where I live that I think does this. One of the lots has a tiny restaurant on it that I’m like 95% sure is a front, with a huge parking lot. They’ve bought a few lots nearby and do by the month parking permits. The whole area is being turned into apartments so it feels like he’s just sitting on them for the right offer.
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