I applied for HELOC with my credit union.

I don't know AR's landlord-tenant laws off the top of my head, but usually when you are living in the property too, fair housing laws do not apply.

I'm about to make a lot of renovations to it that will significantly increase the value of the property (roof, interior/exterior paint, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms etc).If I apply for a HELOC, will the bank likely use the purchase price from September or will they consider the renovations when appraising it?

Apply for permits (land development, building)11.

Surprisingly they ask you very little about your business when you apply.  

(this requirement applies to all residential real estate). 

The attorney representing the landlord motioned to continue the case until after July 27th and the magistrate took the suggestion under advisement (meaning he's going to look into the matter and issue a written ruling in a few days).This suggests I witnessed my area's first application of the CARES Act on evictions - our court system seems to be broadly applying the standard and afterwards very politely invited the attorney to move the decision to an appeals court so it could be properly reviewed.

If he's a broker, ask where he's applying at. 

@Ki Lee, to add to what Jeff mentioned, which I agree with (it is all in the wording of the contract), you should also make sure to cover how rents collected are applied. 

Question is should I change the property to a LLC before applying for the Heloc or just Apply for the Heloc under my name then change it over to a LLC after.