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Phase I Says Former Dry Cleaner, Lender Says Got a Minute?

ricklahkar
Apr 8
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Broker: It's turnkey, trust me Phase I: Former dry cleaner + USTs + mystery sheen at 3 o'clock Lender: Great, just need a reliance letter, vapor intrusion model, and $12k more reports Me: Re-trade or exorcism? Closing Friday btw 😵‍💫

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