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Broker Says Clear to Close, Lender Says Clear‑ish, Owner Says Add Free Rent

Aug 12

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Broker: We’re clear to close Friday Lender: Cool—just need updated rent roll, estoppels, SNDA, ALTA, T‑12, and a roof that exists Owner/Landlord: Also toss in 3 months free, push CAM to tenants, and shave 200 bps, right? 😂 Me at 2:07am: Re-underwriting the 5th retrade—Excel #VALUE!, DSCR vanished, cap rate is gaslighting me 🫠

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