The smaller banks and credit unions might charge you 0.5% or so higher than the larger banks, but they'll have the products you'll need.

On top of that the rest of the neighborhood's comps are going to drag down the price so low that you'll likely end up with more money into the renovation than the property appraises for.

Wanted to go into larger multifamily properties through syndication.

Interview several, including some small local banks, they may be more relationship focused than the larger banks.  

It seems that they seek Investors from other countries, (Israel has at least 200 investors alone ) with little ability to watchover the renovation promised, or keep an eye on the local market movements in real estate. 

I usually will hire out one larger piece of the work, like a roof or exterior paint a and do the rest myself.

I bought and am renovating with a HELOC I have on my old primary residence.

Fannie Mae also has a renovation loan as well (minimum 5% down if your primary home) but the concepts that were spoke on here were right on. 

I've been following some of the larger sponsors and syndicators that have announced plans to launch a QOZ fund with great interest and have listened to several webinars.

They spent $40k on renovations I'm assuming the driveway and garage played a huge role here.