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When Due Diligence Says 'One More Thing' For The 47th Time

Aug 31

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Broker: It’s a clean deal, 30-day close Phase I: There’s a buried tank, three dry cleaners, and a raccoon HOA ALTA: Surprise! Your parking lot belongs to the dentist next door Lender: Need updated estoppels, roof report, and seller’s 1997 W-2 😅 Me at 2:12am underwriting: Why does the rent roll have hieroglyphics? 📉

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