My goal is to save on my living expenses and pay less than I am renting right now (my fiance and I pay $1,450 and split it). 

It’s expensive but I can swing it.

Interest rates are not going down anytime soon, and your expenses are going to continue to increase as well as your taxes and insurance.

If it's a lower class neighborhood you are probably going to put in $75 ceiling fans.

My other rental people ask for a lower price and I meet in the middle.

So, that shrewd bidder got it for the lower price.With regard to deposits, the deposit in my market is based on the price of the winning bid. 

Ok, I'll bite.....give an example of a home that is affordable, sustainable and desired by many.Remember it is critical that you as the business owner (and your partners/investors) make a good profit after paying overhead and operating expenses.

When you start reading about this and searching the internet one thing I find is true... there are many LLC formation services that claim to do a bunch of stuff, several of them sell expensive "education" packages which just get a foot in the door to sell more services, and other do-it-yourselfers (legal zoom)ut.  

Green buildings not only have lower operating costs but also offer health benefits for occupants.Renewable Energy Sources: Incorporating solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable energy sources can significantly reduce energy costs and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.Smart Home Technologies: From smart thermostats to energy-efficient lighting, smart home technologies help reduce a property's carbon footprint while providing convenience to occupants.Investing in the FutureInvesting in technology and sustainability is not just about being environmentally responsible; it's also a smart financial strategy.

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.