Large national lenders are not likely to do this. 

Lenders who work with investors who are foreign nationals usually require a significantly higher down payment. 40 - 50%, unless you can find a partner who is US based. 

Are there particular lenders in Birmingham or national lenders that are friendly to this type of situation?

I am a Army Veteran with a 1 year deployment and currently still serving in the Army National Guard (8 years of service) and as a full time real estate agent.

Interesting article about how the STR market may be doing nation wide.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/airbnb-may-have-just-told-the-worst-that-many-have-been-fearing-about-the-us/articleshow/112363488.cms

I'm not disparaging white people (I am white) I'm disparaging white nationalism.

It’s supposedly the standard form the national association of realtors put out so everyone will use it.

Major corporations like Oracle, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and Charles Schwab have relocated their headquarters to Texas since the pandemic, with CBRE noting that companies can save 15% to 20% in employee wages by making the move.Census Report Link: Texas experienced the largest numeric population change in the nation, adding 473,453 people in the past year alone, surpassing even Florida.The recent price decline follows some of the largest appreciations in the nation and presents an opportunity in a state that continues to experience tremendous growth. 

State Farm agents might offer alternative solutions, and national insurance companies could still provide coverage, though potentially at a higher cost.

. - 1 regional lender (Pima + 1 other county), 1 state-wide lender (AZ), and 1 national lender, not in that order, is represented here.