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TI Approved, CAM Ambushed: Broker PTSD Speedrun

ricklahkar
3 days ago
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Broker: TI approved, GC starts Monday Lender: Cool—send a 'quick' re-underwrite, updated rent roll, and a fresh MAI GC: Lumber quote expired during this call, also subs want paid pre-mobilization Me: Rebuilding the model at 2am while CAM adds a 'management of management' fee 😵‍💫

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