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When Phase I Says 'Maybe' And Your ALTA Says 'LOL'

ricklahkar
Jun 7
1 min read

Expectation: 30-day DD = vibes, coffee, clean Phase I ☕ Reality: ALTA shows a 1911 carriage easement through the loading dock Lender: need estoppels + SNDA from a tenant who thinks NNN means 'No, Not Now' 😵 Me at 2:47am updating capex: line item 'surprise roof' + 'feral sprinkler system'

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