Ultimately everyone's FI number is based on where income intersects life style.

Here's a great article that addresses this from @Kim Lisa TaylorThe main benefit that I've seen folks go for by using LLCs to invest passively is the additional layer of privacy that doing so can offer, if properly structured.

If you gave her proper notice you will not be renewing her lease then I do not see you have any issue to worry about other than CA COVID laws. 

not a house inspection or anything, just a person with their cell phone given your specific instructions, for example, during rehab project:drive up to the driveway, take pictures of the front and sides to see the lawn worksee signs that the building materials are properly disposed of, record a videosee signs the contractors are workingor prior to purchase of a property:take a 360-degree video of the propertygo to the property at 9 am, 3 pm, or 9 pm to see the neighborhood situationI've seen horror stories where the contractors have not worked on the project for weeks without the owner knowing, or real estate agents not telling the whole story about the neighborhood, I wonder if this gut check service is something you would use?

You may be able to show the property with proper notice, what does your lease and local laws say about that (not sure what state this is in, but your lease should have this provision). 

I have enough cash, if invested properly to set myself into financial freedom, however I'm running up against a possible issue with lending. 

Moved out here a year ago and really dont want to give up my lifestyle here but know it'll be way easier back in Ohio.

Equity/partnerships are messy: Goals, personalities, egos, lifestyle changes can all make partnerships go astray.Your grandfather could have been wealthier, perhaps much wealthier with partnerships, but I would almost guarantee he had an amazing quality of life. 

The fact they are complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

Lastly, has the unit been properly protected from ground moisture penetration?