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. 

Alabama has the second lowest property taxes in the nation behind Hawaii.gp

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, .

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.

A new federal law levies specific requirements on all association boards with some heavy fines; you can search "Corporate Transparency Act" or read my article on that here.   

I have been told that many large corporations are cutting internships, traveling nurse levels seem to be dropping off and general travel seems to be down.

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. 

Christian You would use a DSCR/Foreign National loan program to get the approval.