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CAM Reconciliation: The Monthly Jump Scare

ricklahkar
Apr 4
1 min read

Property Manager: “CAM is almost finalized.” My spreadsheet: *opens like a haunted house portal* Client: “So… what are we owed?” Me: “Great question. Have you tried ignoring it?” 😵

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