I cannot assist w/ the acquisition of the property but do have an FHA product that is specific for home improvements.

The 2008 timeframe was different and in situations a lot harder than now, but this market will shape a lot of investors that found their new market, product to focus on, and/or to dive in deeper when times get tough.   

MLS, currently looking at other ways to acquire properties.

My goal for next year is scale and acquire at least 5 more properties (preferably multifamily).

You will owe monthly payments until you fix the property up, rent it out, and refinance to a more traditional 30 year fixed rate product. 

Our goal is to scale quickly and acquire as many properties as possible, with no upper limit on our ambitions.

I had a call with a loan officer yesterday and I am very intrigued, but haven't heard much in recent discussions for this product or found anything in the search bar for this bank. 

You have acquired skills that are worth 500k, so maybe you can translate that into an adjacent career path and leverage your existing skills?

Are you looking to acquire more properties?

Are you looking to acquire any other properties?