I've also assumed VA loans where little cash was used (seller had low/no equity).

Is it possible to buy a property in Seattle low enough to get 1%, yes.

If you're locked in at a low interest rate, it might be worth keeping.

With most products their is a place where this makes sense, but in my experience there is only 1 with this product Right Way = Pretty low credit score and cannot qualify for a traditional loan to access the equity and you need the cash fast Wrong Way = Any other reason than the above. 

If we keep going the way this administration is doing it the lows will be less low, the uncertainty less uncertain.

and even then the return will be fairly low based on the risk you're taking on. 

Xeriscaping (low-water landscaping) is increasingly mandated in many HOAs, and buyers are scrutinizing water-hungry features like traditional lawns.Rising Construction CostsMaterial costs have fluctuated significantly, and labor remains tight in the Phoenix construction market.

However, looks like there is a harsh line as far as what locals can afford and if you go over that, vacancy is high.Watertown, NY- I’ve seen many great multi-family properties in the low to mid 100s.

Multifamily properties (2-4 units) can be a great way to build your portfolio while minimizing risk—especially with FHA or conventional low-down-payment options.Also, networking is huge.

Is interest so low that you can't justify having them more often?