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When Phase I Says Former Dry Cleaner And My Soul Says Former Broker

Jul 27

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Broker: It’s turnkey Phase I: Former dry cleaner, vapor risk, mystery USTs 🧪 PCA: Roof 'decorative'; HVAC operates on hopes and prayers Lender: Need updated budget, 36 estoppels, ALTA fixes, and a time machine Me in Excel: Adds $300k capex, model says #VALUE! — I say re-trade 😂

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