Those "messy books" are cover for something worse. One forgotten addback? Messy books happen. Seven addbacks over four weeks? That's not messy books. That's a pattern. And here's what kills me: The broker knew the preparation level required for a QoE. They knew the financials weren't ready. They sent you in anyway. Their excuse? "I can only work with what my client gives me." That's not an excuse. That's a confession. Because while you're burning time and money on a deal that's falling apart week by week, the broker already got what they needed — your LOI, your exclusivity, your momentum. Whether the deal closes or collapses? They move on. You don't. Watch this 3-minute breakdown of how this plays out — and what it costs you → redacted