Newer construction code requires better earthquake-proofing, but it's still aimed at preventing a building collapse rather than holding the value of the structure.About 15 years ago there was all the talk about "100 year homes" but I haven't seen much come of that.

They might have insights on specific zip codes or pitfalls to avoid. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521

I also enclose below the text of the relevant section for ease.https://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2020/553.79QUOTE(14) A building permit for a single-family residential dwelling must be issued within 30 working days of application therefor unless unusual circumstances require a longer time for processing the application or unless the permit application fails to satisfy the Florida Building Code or the enforcing agency’s laws or ordinances.UNQUOTEThe previous link to the City of Cape Coral citizens portal lets individuals see permit details for a specific property address, the progress with applications, and if not using a private provider the status of inspections.  

When under contract at 300k with the expectation that codes would be the determining factor on what can be done on with the property, as it relates to new construction.

However, eviction must be by cause (i.e. you can never evict without a justifiable reason - so more or less you are stuck with a tenant unless they stop paying rent or breach their lease, or some other narrow units such as moving in or curing code violations - though then you have to pay relocation costs).

It is very important to post all the details you can so others do not send money into a failing enterprise.

When under contract at 300k with the expectation that codes would be the determining factor on what can be done on with the property, as it relates to new construction.

Borrowed money from friends and family to pay cash for the property as the bank would not finance it until it had been remodeled, made livable, and brought up to code.

The Zip code its in is 44703. what do you think about that area?

Those effected go well beyond the property owners, the economic contribution of RE and subsequent economic loss in the form of: management, maintenance, landscaping, caretaking, hospitality, tourism, contracting, designing, pools and gardening is economically catastrophic and will reverberate well beyond specific zip codes.