Hello BP, I am in the process of getting a commitment letter from a Lender to comply with contractual terms.

I started asking around and I found a guy in Chicago that committed to doing the rest of the work in the house.  

If you are really committed to doing this specific deal I would highly recommend an experienced partner.

It gives me more of a connection and we don’t have issues.But as I said, I rarely get phone calls and have clear, frequent automated detailed messages. 

I don't need or want the drama in additional to all the other property-related problem solving I have to doI would ask you to think about this before you commit to renting long-term while buying investment properties.

We have frequent conversations about this and he knows I'm not judgmental about his situation.

Also the limited commitment (1 year leases make it a bit better to be flexible, as your investments do well or poor you can adjust your housing expenses accordingly.)

If you're fully committed/comfortable with owning long distance and hire a property manager then I would not limit yourself to only Las Vegas because it's a 6-7 hr drive.

I am 100% committed but I am feeling discouraged about my decision to focus on flips.

If a crime has been committed that would be contrary to the T&C's of the lease, then you can take appropriate action, if necessary.