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Mailbox Money vs CAM Boss Fight

Sep 26

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Landlord: It’s a simple NNN deal Lender: Please upload a Phase I, II, III, a blood oath, and the roof’s star sign Tenant: Can we pay rent in exposure if our pop-up lasts 7 years? Me: Pro forma promised mailbox money; reality is a CAM reconciliation speedrun 🔥😵

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