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The TI Allowance Diet: 1500 SF, 15 Weeks, 15 Excuses

Aug 30

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Broker: Simple white box, 8-week TI, turnkey—what could go wrong? 🚧 GC: As-builts are cave art; add 6 weeks, 4 change orders, and a rogue grease trap. Landlord: TI allowance covers paint… maybe half a door; CAM still reconciles at 115% 😀 Lender: Need final budget, third-party inspection, and proof you started last Thursday.

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