So if we used your 30k example, and the tax rate is around 2.8% then your increase in tax is $840.

I went back in and changed the following: - Added my acquisition financing amortization time- Increased my closing costs for the acquisition loan - Changed my purchase price to $60k to reach the target LTV you mentioned in #3- I also added in monthly holding costs which I totally spaced.

Somehow the spot will absorb and increase the heat.

Analysis over time - everything just increases 1% each year?)

If you're trying to get a conventional Fannie/Freddie loan asking another bank won't help.Your issue is they cut off at 45-50% max DTI and you are currently at 65%.You need to get rid of some debt, increase income, get a co-signer or look for non-conventional lenders.

So we slowly increased budget, scope, materials, time, etc..

I at least think you need to have a tiered payment that increases the price with the number of projects.

- Do you lower your CoC and monthly CF as interest rates increase or do you look for a better deal? 

From what I see and read, I don't think there is a loan that would allow me to do this, so I am thinking I have to get creative, Unless I am unaware of an option out there... but any advice is appreciated :)I am aiming to buy a house in the Atlanta area that I can improve/fix up to increase the value, but instead of selling it quickly as a flip, I would like to live in it!

A multi family is your property and you’re your own boss plus the property value will increase faster than a condo will.