My checking account that houses my Tenant's Deposit was compromised.

You don’t (or shouldn’t) want a company that will compromise title standards. 

My checking account that houses my Tenant's Deposit was compromised.

Do not compromise on the credit score and income levels you need to make it work.

My checking account that houses my Tenant's Deposit was compromised.

Any suggestions on ways to access the equity and use to acquire another property without compromising the existing interest rate on the property?

For instance, starting at $775, a 3% yearly increase means it would take over a decade to close a gap of approximately $325.Considering how much you value this tenant, a compromise approach seems most sensible: initiate with a slightly higher increase—perhaps 5% or a flat $50 per month—to narrow the gap more quickly.

Investment LogicWanting a property to be nice is fine - it helps with pride of ownership - but if it compromises cash flow, it’s better to step back.One approach: find a property that’s attractive but not extravagant - something functional, safe, and rentable.

I've received several call from prospective buyers asking for my help in seeing this home and stating that they sent him their personal documents after which their accounts were compromised.  

But adoption/belief will mitigated if you see other compromises, for sure.