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. 

Personally, I don't commit to selling just one type of real estate.

Be sure to get a title commitment first and see if there are any liens against the property. 

We took an early pass on that building as it required more commitment to the City than we could make.

Not to mention that it is a years long commitment.