It is not very difficult or complicated to evaluate commercial real estate, there are plenty of good books available that can teach you how, textbooks, online courses, community college classes, even excellent youtube videos etc, and it is actually quite enjoyable in the process to learn.

If you are a cash buyer , know the market and foreclosure process then you can pick up  property for a 25% discount in a desirable location.Cheers

The process can take client's anywhere from one month to two years of active and consistent searching, analysis and dealmaking to acquire the right home.

If so, does anyone have any referrals to help me with the process?

This means finding reliable contractors, inspectors, and, if necessary, real estate agents who understand the flipping process.

Just plan for reserves if it takes a year or two to break even.Take your time, do the research, and trust the process.

Do they have to go through eviction processes as well? 

Unless you've done substantial improvements to the building or used a large down payment when buying, it's unlikely this will work.Perhaps your best move is to find a new primary residence that is 2-4 units and repeat the process.

;(- if as-is value is less then the balance on the mortgage + arears OOOPS you need to have the owner work with the bank, you as the investor buyer AND a short sales expert often an agent work the tedious and usually failing short sale process. 

I just need to educate myself more about the lending process.