If you don't have experience in the construction field, you would likely not qualify for most construction lenders, or they would want 50%+ down in many cases with unfavorable terms. 

I definitely will have to buy Cash since getting a mortage as a non-resident is complicated and interest rates unfavorable.

@Paul Jurczyk to second @Diana Tian's comments: you should be aware (if you're not already) that all of the cities you mentioned have very different rent control laws, many of which are quite unfavorable for larger multi-units.

You're right, the lead in question (and his team) set pretty unfavorable terms, but I now know that Brad personally doesn't believe in excessive lead compensation.   

I believe my voiding the contract is highly unfavorable to seller because it will have to reauction the property.

Extremely unfavorable landlord laws.In fact, there's a series of articles the tribune is running right now showing some of the basic reasons people are leaving. 

Yea, prices in Big Bear are looking unfavorable right now.

This isn't to say that it would be impossible, but you might find that you get an unfavorable interest rate or are required to make a much larger down payment than you like.I'm certainly no expert in this area, but what experience I do have myself is that, even with earned income combined with other sources, qualifying for investment loans can be difficult if that earned income alone isn't sufficient to meet the lender's guidelines.

They want to lease for 12 months but because you realize this puts the lease end date at an unfavorable time for you to lease units you suggest a 10 month lease.

If first then each subsequent house will be compared unfavorably to the first.Last house will get you Ok,OK,OK ooh, this is nice.