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Closing Day Starter Pack: Estoppels, T-12s, and Surprise Indoor Waterfall

ricklahkar
Apr 14
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Expectation: Close Friday 10am, brunch by 11 Reality: 7 missing estoppels, lender wants a 'fresh' T-12, and the roof chose today to audition as a waterfall 😵‍💫 Me updating the model: DSCR went feral; Tenant #4 pays in vibes; CAM recs from 2019 still 'pending' Seller: 'It’s NNN.' Leases: 'NN...sometimes.' Inspector: 'Nice koi pond on the deck.' Me: That’s the leak 🧯

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Broker: Stabilized, 98% occupied, turn-key asset Lender: Cool, just need rent roll, 12 estoppels, SNDA, updated ALTA, and your firstborn Me in Excel at 2:47am: NOI says yes, roof, HVAC, and CAMs say l

When the Lender Says One More Item for the 47th Time

Broker: LOI signed, easy close Lender: Need T-12, rent roll, SNDA, estoppels, Phase I, ALTA survey, and your blood type Appraiser: Using a 2013 Kmart comp; value says your cap rate is a bedtime story

Clear to Close* (*Until Lender Remembers Global Cash Flow)

Broker: LOI signed, victory lap Lender: Need SNDA, updated estoppels, 12-month roof reserve, and your left shoe Landlord: NNNs reconcile after CAM true-up, security guard, and 47 'misc.' line items Cl

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