If tax returns and DTI is an issue look at private institutional lending. 

And you also should probably be talking to local lenders, typically going to be local small mid-sized banks and or credit unions.

@Devin Cutler I've had lenders tell me the funds cannot be used for things like "business purposes", "educational uses", and "new property purchases".

Feel free to PM me and I will add you to our team's deal mailing list and can provide referrals for lenders, contractors, etc.

Talk to a lender and figure out the best way to use your capital. 

@Rick BaggenstossIt's not going to go backwards private organizations and the city have invested millions and they have gained back 100 millions back on their investments and the Beltline is not completed yet I do the tour often (Beltline)Those area are little sketchy but because it has not been totally gentrified it's still in its process also in order far Atlanta to keep attracting talent to the city they must become transportation friendly millenials are not getting in car note debt like previous generations they want to work play and party in the city (Kipp) is great as far school goes I want to say it was #1 in the state of GA.

- My Lender suggests I live in the home for a year or so to benefit from the lower interest.

Will a DSCR lender give me a home equity loan from my (1st SFH) rental property, so that I can cover the down payment + closing costs to assume the 2.75% interest rate on a (3rd SFH) property I would move into immediately?

Also, I would add that if you are going to find a self storage deal, it will probably be an off-market deal where you approach the owner privately.

If financed, you should consult your lender regarding transferring ownership to your newly formed LLC.