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

ricklahkar
Apr 14
1 min read

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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