A Canadian working overseas could qualify for a (purchase) mortgage under the Non-resident (NR) mortgage program - the lending guidelines vary from lender to lender. 

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I would have these other people lend money on the project and give them a lien on the property.

@Max Mavec@Bhekizwe M.There are banks and lenders that will lend to foreign investors but usually the rate is slightly higher and the down payment required is higher.

There are lenders out there that will lend on small multifamily properties, that wont take into account your personal income as long as you have good credit and the cash to close.

Lastly, you might consider only instituting one rent increase at a time.

Holdover cash position and go into lending or flipping, those are your two best options.

Short-term rental Each type requires different cash amount up front and needs to deal with various lending options & regulations afterward. 2.

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10% Down financing options that are not lending based on the borrower, but based on the asset?