are you looking for your next project ?

Your math is off, it's much more complicated then that, but the idea described by @Dave Foster can basically accomplish what you want.

I'm in the process of trying to find a lender either in the US or Canada that will work with Canadian buyers which will allow me to take on bigger projects and reduce my own capital investment.

We even spoke with local realtors and would appreciate basic or general advice on what we can do.

Maybe for somebody more experienced, it might be repetitive or very basic information.I appreciate the help with mentioning RealtyTrac!

My wife is an interior designer and we bought a cabin in the mountains in western NC and the competition was all pretty basic. 

Are there any tax implications or other considerations if we use this loan for our personal home project?

I'm thinking, hypothetically, being liquid about $100k and seeing where that can put me in terms of building up my rental portfolio and/or seeking flipping opportunities to grow my capital to get into bigger projects.

For RBR - I use electronic door locks on each bathroom, 2-3 people per bathroom, build in a cleaner per month or every 2 weeks to the contract, supply toiletries and basic condiments, ensure your fridge/kitchen space is big enough and make sure you have parking.

I moved here from Florida after seeing the projected growth.