Paying cash for a property. No problem. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership in the US. You might have to pay higher property taxes because you won't be eligible for what is called a 'homestead exemption' for a primary residence.
Now for the bad news. The US does not recognize domestic partnerships. Therefore you will have to qualify to immigrate on your own. If your partner is a US citizen, you can enter on a fiance visa, but must marry within 90 days. If you partner is not a US citizen and does not have a green card, your options are very limited. If you have a skill that is in short supply in the US and you find an employer to go to the trouble of sponsoring you and that employer can provide some kind of evidence that there is no one in the US who can do the job and there are some visas left, you might get a working visa. The visa waiver program will only allow you a limited number of days per year. If you have $500,000 to invest, you might be able to get a visa that way. If you work for an international company that can transfer you to Alabama, you should be in fine shape.
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