Obviously if you think inflation is heading back down soon the I-Bonds are a better bet.

There are sometimes exceptions (eg major reno), but there is a process you have to go through.For things like reroofing, unless you are literally rebuilding the roof, the unit can be occupied while the new roofing material is put on.A quick google search showed this for Ontario "Landlords who evict tenants for repairs or renovations must allow the tenants an opportunity to move back in at the same rent before offering the unit to others, according to the proposed changes"Your best bet would be to not renew their lease (this is not the same as an eviction-an eviction is the result of the tenant not following the terms of the lease) when it comes up for renewal.

A local credit union is probably your best bet for finding a HELOC.

If executed poorly, it can crash and burn very quick.

So if you can use your first deal to get you to your 2nd and 3rd...big win...Otherwise that $32k would just be sitting in the house earning you $150/mo or 5% annual returns...based on this first project, I'd bet you could earn more than 5% with that money by BRRRRing another house... 

Due to the aforementioned loss of income my credit score is in the "poor" region so I cannot get a lender to do a refi.2.

Also, if you recently bought it in poor condition, point out why it sold for so cheap when you bought it. you may want to summarize your main points separately and briefly.

Lying would be intentionally misleading and a broken commitment is poor follow through. 

Usually credit unions are your best bet for low fixed rates.

Owning a poor performing property is not how you want to get started.