. - Foremost ($2650)- Tower Hill ($1100)- Proper ($3900)- Travelers ($2500)- American Modern ($1350)Thanks in advance for your input.

Also, what techniques would you use to see if the flip was actually done properly and professionally and that corners were not cut that can be costly in the future?  

I do not plan on renewing them but want to make sure I am giving the proper notice. 

This will check the box for funding the double-close properly (if 'dry closing' is not an option) -- but you'll need to account for that in your math for how the deal pencils out. 

That made me think that I was ready to Hire VA's without the proper infrastructure in place.

Buy from tired landlords with proper seller financing where you own it. 

If structural issues are not taken care of properly, it can prohibit you from reselling the property.

What are the proper steps I need to take and who do I need to contact?

Living at the property will allow you to learn the most, your acquisition costs will be more attractive, and by properly maintaining the home you'll in a small way be improving your community. 

As for tenants potentially taking advantage of the rental laws and you wanting to make sure you "get your rent"....I would advise you to strongly consider putting tenants in the property that have a Section 8 Voucher IF you vet them properly.