I like to use local lenders because they will know the rental market and local agents will know the lender can get the financing done making your offer slightly stronger over using a national lender. 

The overall building condition is not terrible having been local offices of a well known national charity up until recently.   

I wouldn't recommend subdividing them and putting utilities in. multifamily entitlement is much higher returns than subdivisions. just my advice but I have 10 years of experience in agency, appraisal, development, construction, from a national perspective but based out of columbus 

I know of some operators that do this nation wide. 

Getting financing in the U.S. as a foreign national has come quite streamlined, but I'd recommend understanding your purchasing power up front and getting full transparency on all costs you can expect.

They are willing to write difficult loans such as lower credit scores, 1.0 DSCR, foreign nationals, non permanent resident aliens, more than four unit properties, .

I always send people in the direction of @Amanda Han she is among the best in the nation when it comes to serving real estate investors. 

Any QI with a national footprint will be able to help you out.

---------I'm a strong believer in positioning and feel that being in the right place at the right time (no matter what national trends there are) is super important.

We immediately subleased to a national service company at $4500 per month under the same terms.