Hello @blackmatter 
We are still seeing database ‘root’ user error in the logs, which means that the main issue with the ‘root’ user hasn’t been resolved.
I think you need to redo this entire process. I know it can be frustrating (I myself had to do it a couple of times when I had the issue): Error: Something bad happened - when trying to import site from myKinsta - #15 by VladimirM
I noticed you stated that ‘I was not able to enter a password in terminal. When I got to that stage, it wouldn’t recognize keystrokes.’
This is normal. It is often a security feature for password to not be shown when being entered. So please retry the steps 