As investors figured out they could get good returns from securitized debt, and at the same time they were looking for a place to stash their money after the tech crash, the demand for CMOs, CDOs, SIVs, etc. skyrocketed.

It is a great article and I was surprised by their graphic that shows multi loans skyrocketing while others flattened.

Given that interest rates will skyrocket and borrowing will be harder, what is the best way to be 'all-in' on the next sale?

Property is appreciating and rents are sky rocketing because lack of housing available in that sector.  

Many lessons learned.One more note: someone mentioned that Northside is almost “old news” at this point...With the original projected timeline being at latest spring of 2018, I do believe this would’ve sold right at the peak of all the skyrocketing values.

One fear I had was how the property taxes were going to skyrocket after we purchase this.

Plus - multifamily supply growth is relatively stagnant (other than Dean Weidner's new deals near the River) - and skyrocketing single family home prices in the Wenatchee Valley are making high end new multifamily apartments relatively more attractive. 

I guess it's possible but when you are doing multiple properties you have either loans and/or partners.and I love it how then win every single house they bid on. and how the budget went over but the comps suddenly skyrocketed and it appaised out.

Hi, first time poster but skimmed through some of the biggerpockets books, watched the youtube and hopeful for some good learning and sharing here. Anyway I have a building that has 4 apartments and a commercial area ...

Why: you need a true cost build-out that includes Capex, increased property tax, and increased insurance.Capex: you will need to make repairs to the home.Property tax: if you are not the owner occupant then taxes sky rocket.