I want to be there to spit at them as they are walking into the federal court

Susan, Google "Section 8" or use the search function here on Bigger Pockets.

I would make sure that the reasoning given in a cure or quit notice was based on excessive noise, disturbing the peace, harassment of neighboring tenants, etc...I just wouldn't include the alcohol issue in the notice or in my argument if this eventually went to court.

Attempting to find properties at the court house is also what I prefer, but I drive by some areas for other purposes too and the public records won't tell me about the property, if it's vacant, etc.

Based on the will, an initial court filing will propose this person as the PR or executor subject to a future court hearing.

If you specifically say "safety reasons," it's going to look pretty lame to accuse you when something unsafe happens.If they do it anyway without your knowledge, at least you have something pretty good for court.

They are starting up, they are small, and there is more functionality to be added, but they seem very flexible and accommodating to your needs, so I signed up for the service. 

I think the 2 unit building would also function well as a 3 unit building.

I’m wondering if I would have personal liability in court if the mortgage is under my name, or if I would just be seen as an equity investor in the LLC, and the only thing at risk would be the property that the LLC owns. 

(Unless MA includes some listing through non-judicial process) Your first opportunity to see foreclosure actions will be publication, notice of foreclosure and those should also be filed with a county clerk's office or clerk of court or similar administrative side as the process is non-judicial, the court isn't involved so it's not a matter before any court.