There is no more neighbor delivery. I think that is what you are referring to in terms of teams having an advantage. They nixed it several months ago it because it wasn't fair. Maybe you could try again and see if that makes a difference?
That said the competition is very hard but it is possible.
I also highly recommend their Discord server. Lots of info there.
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Ahhh dang so they did end up doing away with that. I remember people teaming up in groups and sending each other goods to build etc. Wow thta changes a lot