Notify when police show up, when common area sprinkler goes off etc.,3) Provide tenant with video feed of camera at his front door and send alerts if strangers show up or if there is any security issue like attempted breakin.

I have one cell phone and a home number.

Flat roof houses are less than 100 years old, and they are still common in new builds.

I am a nervous wreck and hyper paranoid.I happened to look at my credit score and 3 days after we had an accepted offer for the home we are buying I had gone to AT&T because I needed a new phone. 

Not all properties have an HOA/maintenance/common charge fees.

I had a phone call with them today.

Andrew Jones You paint the entire Midwest with a wide brush, a common mistake I see from investors who refuse to believe there are areas with appreciation and strong economies there.

I know that you have other creative options and as an owner, buyer and creative finance guy I think that a phone conversation is worth your while. 

I understand that I am giving up value but I also understand that my holding costs are pulling me down financially and am pricing to sell.I am happy to take phone calls, schedule a showing or multiple showings.

Hard money is probably the most common way flippers leverage to buy a deal, although that requires down payment from you and/or another private investor (usually 10-20% down).