I hope that makes sense as i'm trying to better understand how to go through this process the right way and increase my chances of approval. 

Again, your time and energy is better spent increasing accountability and pushing RAD to improve their staffing with individuals qualified to maximize their portfolio at this time.....and in the future spend some time and money to perform adequate diligence before you invest passively. 

I'm guessing because the population density is higher with more neighbors and all that. 

I figured the minimum increase to list in auction from the year before would have been enough.

How do you evaluate the increase (or decrease) in price of the land in question down the road?

I like the West Mobile area, its class A area, you can definitely find deals there, 3 bedroom with 2 bathroom for around 220k or so, you may have to wait a couple of years for positive cash flow but properties there increasing in values better than others.

As a result, you might end up increasing your taxes by delaying income and accelerating deductions.Did I miss something?

Inventory should increase and prices should dip.

If you're considering BRRRR, the FHA 203(k) loan could work for bundled purchase and renovation, but it’s often simpler to use personal funds for lighter rehab projects.You could focus on properties with strong rental potential and manageable upgrades to increase value.

A few years ago I got caught with a number of housing units I built in Philadelphia I planned to sell to owner occupants if not for the  2022 unexpected rate increases.