The DC area is amongst the lowest risk markets in the country, and then with that we will have incredibly low yields. 2% is not achievable even in the worst parts of the metro area.

I mean well here, but I feel pretty silly about asking complete strangers for a loan, but I know its not out of the realm of crazy, and I have heard that some pretty incredible things have happened because of a message just like this one. 

There are some incredible options there!

With public debt over 120% GDP, the government is essentially beholden to this low interest rate environment. 

Since there is no PMI, it is much easier to find a property the will either incredibly reduce your living expenses, or actually allow you to live for free depending on the deal you find.

", what incredible advice!

Mold strands like stachybotrys (which is what people are thinking of when they say “black mold”) require a very specific environment to grow and take at least 10 days to grow, whereas more common strands begin to grow in 3 days.

The former would be a bond-like proxy if you're bearish on bonds or bond funds, which I feel is probably prudent in the current inflationary environment with rampant money printing. 

If the mortgage broker can actually get you incredible terms not offered anywhere else the fee might be worth it.I have clients on transactions pay me more money as a commercial real estate broker than what is being offered by the seller sometimes as I have a minimum fee I want to work for or I turn down the business.

I wouldn't do this right now given the current environment unless I was getting a really good deal.