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They can help slightly as a base, but they don't boost DA much on their own.

I don't think it's mostly luck. There's definitely some unpredictability now, but sites that stay consistent with basics usually do better over time. Luck might help short term, but it doesn't really last on its own.

I usually think of high authority backlinks as link that come from well established sites in the same space. There isn't really a shortcut to get them. In my experience, they come naturally over time when the site has useful content and starts getting noticed.

In many cases, yes. Long tail keywords usually have clearer intent and less competition, so they're easier to target if the content actually answers the question well. It still depends on niche, but they feel more accessible than broad terms.

For new sites, simple and relevant links seem to work best. I've seen better result focusing on links that fit the topic naturally rather than trying many different methods early on.