My job is to make repairs and get the place lease optioned so it is producing income to cover the interest payments I need to make to the lender.

Specialty is in foreign national financing so I'd be happy to provide insight and run some numbers for you once you've narrowed down your options.

I know that typical DSCR products are up to 4-units, but are there any lenders out there wiling to do a 6-unit DSCR loan?

One option is to have a local attorney there be the agent. 

I recently came across this "FHA construction to permanent Loan" option which seems almost too good to be true, so I wanted to get some input on how this works and where I might be able to find a lender.

I have an option to purchase a plot of land in Los Angeles at an attractive price but I do not have the funds to exercise it.

What are my best options to fix this issues for both the dogs and my guest. 

You need enough time to earn healthy returns, but not so much that your kids graduate before the sale.Considering market cycles, five years is a modest stint in which to invest, make improvements, allow appreciation, and exit before it’s time to remodel again.A five-year projected hold provides a buffer between the estimated sale and the typical seven- to ten-year commercial loan term.

How much does it typically cost for a SFH?

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.