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Broker, Lender, Client: The DSCR Hunger Games

ricklahkar
Jul 7
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Broker: Pro forma says 6.25% cap, turnkey Lender: After T-12, reserves, and my DSCR haircut, it's 3% and feelings Seller: Full price, non-refundable day one, close Friday Me: Change CAM by $0.02 -> Excel circular reference detonates 🧮 Client: Need 80% LTC, 3 yrs IO, and a drive-thru by Tuesday 😅

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