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.

., if the property is located within the official boundaries of an urban renewal or urban redevelopment district, the investor can make repairs, upgrades, additions, all new construction, for any type of property, and the redeeming taxpayer must pay the amount the property increased in value because of that.Just because there are tax or other incentives for neighborhood revitalization does not mean it is an official urban renewal or urban redevelopment district. 

I am not exposed to the golden distro list group that accredited investors (and above... banks, gse etc) who share tapes in the closed community.How to access that (other than increasing my salary above 200k and buy up mansions worth 1M and more and find a renter... 🤪)Any serious tips?

Mike Terry I am not confident that rising rates will slow down home price increases...especially in states with strong economics like Florida.

But you definitely could benefit from increased efficiency in the tenant acquisition phase. 

There are ALL kinds of things that you can do to increase revenue stream.Hold open houses.