Meaning that even with cap rate expansion set to 0%, the sale price is lower than the going in purchase price. resulting in negative/low yields.Am I missing something here?

So it really is going to cost you as low as 20% or as high as 47% depending on your tax bracket. 

Hi and thanks Melanie, I purchased a brand new refrigerator but over the phone with Lowe's.

Factor in ALL expenses like property taxes, insurance, repairs, maintenance, vacancy rates, and potential property management fees.2.

I guess this isn't the worst thing, since the low rate on the first mortgage would offset much of the higher rate on the 2nd.4) Refinance the entire property at whatever I can get - 7% or so.I'm just wondering if there is a solution where I can really take advantage of the low rate on the first, offer the property out to buyers with a wrap loan and drive up the asking price because it has built in financing with a fantastic rate.Any ideas shoot them over!!

Inventory is so low and hard to find deals.  

The DC area is an incredibly low risk market.

I saw someone on the forum refer to having a low interest rate but wanting to expand your portfolio as the "golden handcuffs".

The acceleration of low rates has faded and we find ourselves similar to our previous norm for growth.I don't pretend to possess a crystal ball, no investor or agent could, but drawing on my experience in the daily dynamics of the market here in Raleigh, and looking at the facts, a price drop seems unlikely in the next few years.

Mortgages make a lot more sense when rates are really low.