We left off with her "trying" to find time to move it all throughout the following week, with no commitment to a Uhaul or movers. 

Those who commit occupancy fraud may also face fines, penalties, and even jail time."

If I was a landlord I would ask for two months deposit plus first months rent upfront to show your commitment, then rent to start 4 months from lease signature.  3% escalations a year and an option to renew for another 10 years assuming all rents were paid on time.  4 months puts the pressure on you to work full time to get the place where you need it to be. 

The USA has very friendly tax laws for property owners but they quickly swing against you if you decide it's time to exit the investment, passing it on to heirs is the way to create that generational wealth so once you commit to it then its a commitment for life in my opinion.

Probably not...but is committing mortgage fraud worth the risk?

The other LOI discussed seems to refer to a lender's non-binding commitment to finance the deal.

I tell them that we will commit to them for the full 12-months or longer, which many others don't. 

Stay committed to your goals and continue taking steps towards achieving them, one day at a time.Hope it helps!

There is some validity to self-managing but after a certain point it doesn't make sense. 1-2 properties are pretty easy, 4-6 properties are a little challenging, 10+ is where you need to commit FT or hire.

Your passion for real estate investing and commitment to success are truly inspiring.