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The CRE Humor Jokes

Expectation: 6-Week TI. Reality: 6-Month Group Chat That Won't Die

Broker: 6-week TI, easy GC: After permits, lead times, change orders, and a surprise asbestos cameo... Landlord: TI allowance is fixed. Also ‘standard buildout’ = two outlets and a dream. Tenant: Here’s a 47-page Pinterest spec for ‘industrial chic medical’. Me: Redlining the work letter at 2am debating who owns the HVAC tonnage and the base building ceiling grid 😵‍💫

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