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Appraised at Trust-Me-Bro Pricing

ricklahkar
Apr 15
1 min read

Broker: 72 hours to close—easy Lender: Need fresh T-12, estoppels, Phase I footnote, and DSCR manifesting at 1.25 Appraiser: Best comp is a goat-yoga barn 40 miles out; value pending roof’s mood Client: Underwrote 6 cap—Market: it’s a vibes cap now 😂

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