They filed complaints with the city between court dates to keep things pending and they used any method they could find to cause continuances.

(Question 1)My friends expressed concerns about Steve potential retaliation, maybe in ways that I might not be able to directly identify him for (e.g. causing damage to appliances in the common area and I would have no way of knowing who did it.)

Depending on your budget @Charles Manabat, we've got plenty on the market in Incline Village on the (Northen) Nevada side of the lake- Unfortunately we're struggling with astronomical fire insurance rate increases which is causing many to sell. 

I will never buy in lower income areas (Class C)  regardless of state and with the landlord tenant laws in CA, I'm apprehensive if I need to evict a tenant who can't pay rent or causes problems.

Where the property does not currently cash flow, would getting and paying for a personal loan in my name, lead to potential cause to pierce the vail in a potential legal dispute if all the expenses associated with the loan is ran through the LLC?

We were initially looking to flip homes, which would potentially bring higher immediate cash returns for her enjoyment in her later years, however I’ve been researching the brrrr method as well to generate cash flow without the stress that flip process may cause her.

In our culture, the idea of fast food and convenience is everywhere so what seems "easier" could actually be disguised to harm you healthwise.By just taking out some time in the day to plan and prepare for a healthier lifestyle will do wonders in the long run.

I’ve done this with my first rental 25 years ago and they destroyed the house causing me to give up real estate for 20 years which was the biggest mistake ever and the only thing in my life I truly regret.

Firstly, that will probably cause the appraiser's head to spin. 

Moving in and out of the current home could cause red flags for the lender.