If I put all CASH here, the subsequent assignee of the contract  will have to abide by the terms that I initially agree to.

Three construction loans are due now and three homes sit on the market still: One completely, beautifully done and on the market a year now in Agoura Hills, CA, One not rehabbed because he promised to provided rehab funds for it, but backed out (we are subsequently unable to find a lender to finance the rehab because this purchase's deed was encumbered by a first AND second for the purchase).

Subsequently I discovered a side lot that I was told belonged to a neighbor actually belonged to me!

The first loan is typically a bit more of a pain in the ***, but once you have established a relationship with the bank, they move quickly in subsequent deals.  

first, get your heat looked at and get a qualified tech to confirm it is working, or fix it. you do not want tenant using a fireplace for heat.second, if tenant rented unit with a working gas fireplace, you are likely obligated to fix it. especially in a tenant friendly area such as California.third, I would seriously consider not leaving this in for subsequent tenants. what if they leave something to close and there is a fire?

and that provides a constant stream of cancellations, people using pot in the apartment and messes throughout, having to cancel subsequent guests and spending hundreds on cleanup, people smoking against rules, extra guests that were nondisclosed, police visits—yikes.

I think it's the market with the 3rd most appreciation out of any city and I think it was #1 in 08' and also fell the most in the subsequent crash.

Relocation A borrower may be eligible to obtain another FHA-insured mortgage without being required to sell an existing property covered by an FHA-insured mortgage if the borrower isrelocating, andestablishing residency in an area outside reasonable commuting distance from his/her current principal residence.If the borrower subsequently returns to the area where he/she owns a property with an FHA-insured mortgage, he/she is not required to re-establish primary residency in that property in order to be eligible for another FHA-insured mortgage.Note: The relocation need not be employer-mandated to qualify for this exception.""

I think from subsequent internet searching that what I'm referring to may be called a "cross collateralization loan"

However, there may have been subsequent agreements not recorded.