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Pro Forma: 100% Leased; DSCR: Blink Twice if You Need Help

ricklahkar
Apr 9
1 min read

Excel at 2:12am: FINAL_FINAL_v97.xlsx crashes; underwriting NOI on a napkin 🧮 Lender: need DSCR 1.35, 12-month TI/LC reserve, and a current roof report from 1998 Seller: Pro forma = 100% leased by Q2; rent roll = vape shop, two shells, dog groomer on free rent Me to client: CAM isn't optional, it's a lifestyle 😂😵‍💫

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