"It is a bit unusual to own a property for seven years and not being able to sell it for more than the purchase price."

Reminds me of the parable of the three blind men describing an elephant, based only on touch.  I've been reading news articles lately about how landlords are losing money in NYC because of rent controls, and in Chicago because of derelict buildings (financed by major banks) taken over by undocumented immigrants and then raided by ICE. 

I know, I read too much, I should ignore the news about the Senator with an $8 million IRS tax lien or the peacemaker President being played again by Putin. But I try to keep in mind that my clients are not typical and may have little or nothing in common with your clients, who are not typical either.  What makes this country great is diversity, equity and inclusion.  Now I will go wash my mouth out.