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Property Manager Expectation vs Reality: RTUs, COIs, and Friday at 4:59

ricklahkar
Apr 23
1 min read

Expectation: PM life = tours, tenant gifts, espresso Reality: 4:59pm Friday—RTU dies, elevator permit lapses, fire marshal “just popping by” Tenant: “CAM seems high?” Me: explains BOMA gross-up and why it snows in July Asset Manager: “Cut OpEx 10%” Also Asset Manager: “24/7 concierge + living wall + roof deck” Me, ordering de-icer in August while chasing COIs in Building Engines 🧯😵‍💫

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