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. 

They are socialists, so it is easy for them to support extensions of rent holidays over the duration of their extended lockdowns.How long would construction last? 

Just know them going in so that you can properly budget.