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TI Timeline vs Reality: CAM Reconciliation Final Boss

6 days ago

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Expectation: 12-week TI, $35/SF, clean CO by Q2 Reality: 36-week permit boss fight + 7 change orders + CAM 'true-up' plot twist Lender: 'Need final estoppels, GC lien waivers, and a selfie with the inspector' 😵 Me in Excel: Tab_97('maybe_final_final'): TI overage 🧮, cap rate on fire 🔥

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