Readers should seek professional advice.

A prudent investor doesn't seek quick riches through shortcuts.

Given the abatement option could you continue to occupy 15% of the building with commercial tenants while the rest of the building is converted or is that a logistical nightmare/ideally are you seeking different long term commercial tenants if you go that route? 

@Shannon Wright can assist ~ the property may have to go through probate...

I am not seeking to charge each tenant, only seeking to remotely monitor each buildings water usage to identify costly waste/problems early as possible.

I have posted several my experiences with CR of Maryland here, Thanks to Alex, I found out BiggerPocket website because of CR of Maryland since I was seeking good suggestions and helps to get out of the this bad situations. 

Quote from @Shane Haas: Looking at purchasing a foreclosure cash (with help from parents), and then financing the home shortly after renovations are made. 3 questions: Are their issues with them giving me funds to assist with purchase?  

There may be some nuances to your situation, but, we have definitely assisted others living abroad.Cheers!

Readers should seek professional advice.

Hi Jonathan- We are also in Greensboro doing property management; fix and flips; STR and Mid Term Rental management; assisting local investors with finding, purchasing or selling investment properties, etc.