It seems I have no choice but to get a lawyer at this point even though the last thing I want in my life right now is a lawsuit.

I think I take such great care of my properties that I really don’t worry about a lawsuit.. except when it comes to SNOW.

Would losing this property to a law suit hurt me severely financially?

And then the adverse action notice task so you don't receive a lawsuit.  

I figure I can get a loan of approx $1.25M and build / rehab a decent property with that money (where as simply buying wouldn't get me much).Ideally, I'd get a 2/3br 2ba in a decent neighborhood and build an in-law-suite on the property, with the plan being to move into the in-law-suite and rent out the home.Neighborhoods I'm looking at are in NE LA: Mt.

I have never done any business with them, but heard plenty.Out of curiosity, I just did one: it looks mostly benign on just the name, but Google also auto-suggests adding words like “scandal” or “lawsuit” to the search.

As for anonymity, not sure why you want to be anonymous but if it is to "avoid lawsuits".... the plaintiff's lawyer is going to find you with simple discovery if you are relevant to the case.

never coming  back.the dev refused to indemnify the city against potential lawsuits resulting from, well, everything...shoddy EIR, greenie groups, etc.etc.

* What do you do to ensure that the tenant is responsible for security deposit disputes since that is the largest reason for owner lawsuits* How familiar are you with the newly changed laws that can affect you the owner if they are not used correctly?

There will likely be selective enforcement -- only on STRs, and that will likely provoke a lawsuit that I'm not sure the city is funded for.