Might go to my profile and to my posts, there are probably 1,000 posts on this topic, I can't write them all over again :)Additionally, if it is for investing then put on the face of the note "Commercial Note" you will avoid tons of regulatory issues as a commercial loan.

On top of that I've been dealing with an issue of who's at fault for major damage that originally occurred due to their shoddy management and maintenance.

I just don’t want to create legal issues or headaches for the future, but I cannot continue to work with someone who is not proactive enough.Please help me with your insightful advices.

The only issue is based on my research once I pay off most of my debts and save up some money I'm not sure where to start.Since I'm not able to save up $10K plus to buy a rental I am looking at for alternative investment strategies to help build up my initial investment (ideally $30K-$40K).  

I called the county, and was told: (a) that "cove" doesn't meet the *current* definition of a bedroom, BUT for older MH, they go by what the manufacturer classified it as when it was sold; (b) the property tax listing for the lot identifies the MH as "personal property", so doesn't identify the number of bedrooms and baths; (c) the septic permit was made for a two bedroom residence.I have failed in my many attempts to locate any records as to how the manufacturer described this originally. 

My issue is finding it hard to believe someone's be it realtor or PM word oh how they can help and etc. 2) Realtors - I mean based on my few interactions, they all seem to be enthusiastic and stuff but when you jump on call it's like YES and NO answers and pretty much. 

Despite my repeated attempts to seek a resolution and clarification from NREIG, their representatives assured me that the issue was being handled, only to leave it unresolved and unaddressed.Now, to my utter disbelief and frustration, the bank has informed me that we are responsible for the lack of coverage during this entire period.

Yeah I want to expand my portfolio to more non-STRs but want to know if I reach the hour requirements in my non-STR portfolio, would being self employed, paying myself a W2 salary (but most of my income is from shareholder distributions be an issue? 

The biggest obstacle you will face is closing out the permits and obtaining your C/O.

But there's are a host of other California (and Washington and Oregon) issues to consider: 1) Rent control.