If you can go to some in person, all the better, but even just looking up FB groups for investors in that area or even "real estate" in that area. 

I am currently not in the US and won't be able to see the house in person.

So personal preference and your goals. 

With seller financing, the person selling the house lends you the money, and you pay them back directly.

Even personally holding the discussions with the tenants potentially damages YOUR outcome.Landlord Representation in SF

Loosely read, or common-sense read, replacing windows in no way alters the "structure" so why permit?

Yes, I'm mostly purchasing under my personal name.

Rather than lose the property to the bank, wouldn't they prefer to alter their capital stack a bit so they can still hold onto their MF properties?

Unnamed person may not be held legally or financially liable for damages and/or unpaid rent in landlord/tenant court.

Be thankful they are taking this step on their own to ensure they don't get behind and stick you with unpaid rent.I'm sure how much they may be approved for varies on a case-by-case basis, but I have tenants who have paid the full rent for multiple months through COVID rental assistance.Your role is limited, and in my personal experience requires just a bit of information on the balance due and a signature.