Helppp and about to give up on Contractors

[Luz Pagan]

I am currently rehabing one of the house I bought. However, I notice that the project is taking so long. The Contractor we are currently working an the only one that answered in our area has delayed so much and we are behind scheduled. He told me his guys were going to be working on the house this week since all the permits have been obtained. Today, my husband went to the resident and his employees were not working, the same thing has hapend on previous weeks. 

There are so many projects that could have been done while waiting for the permits, but he promise that once the permits were in, he will have his crew will finish the project soon. Today I texted him, as well as my husband. I just want to know if this is normal for any of you guys or should I fired the guy? 

I am having so much trouble finding contractors in the area that I am investing, it is horrible. I am thinking of just hiring the experts myself, rather than hiring a General Contractor to hire the crews. I am losing money as this house is not finish yet. Any advised will be welcome! Maybe I am too desperate to finish..