I'm almost overwhelmed with the amount of information here.Sure thing Bryan, and it might be a good idea to start with one BP's books, especially How to Invest in Real Estate: https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/how-to-invest-in-real-estate-ultimate as that will walk you through all the basics in a straight forward path. 

Some C/D areas, however, have stabilized in their value, so that risk is gone.For newer investors, I'd recommend they stay in B/A areas, as it is a clearer path to wealth creation in the long run.

Real estate investing is all about getting creative and there is usually a way around whatever obstacles may be placed in your path.

It seems to me that paid coaching (which isn’t cheap) makes the most sense for those who have plenty of capital and/or are determined to pursue REI as a full time career path.

I believe that if she were to continue down this path, she would obviously run out of money.At this point, my mom is also willing to have me take over the rental properties and/or use these properties for leverage to increase our wealth so that she does not run out of money and so that I do not have to support her with my own W2 salary in the future; thus, I am wondering what would be the best way to proceed with the least risk? 

The problem is acknowledging others took a different path and it worked out fine.

These eviction moratoriums (thank god they are ending) pitted landowners against renters and put us on a path to government controlled housing.

I realize this is a pretty vague request but honestly I have rarely been to a beach community down south that I didn't like so I'm open to getting off the beaten path if it's better economics.

You are the first person that I resonate with when it comes to straightforwardness in the real estate world.

If you do flip property, I'd suggest talking to a tax professional to make sure you are not labeled a real estate dealer and keep a path open for holding real estate investment property for tax benefits.