Also, the inspector recommended that an existing beam above the driveway be re-enforced. 

REMOVE WALL AND ADD BEAM AT KITCHEN.

Meaning additional load bearing beams/walls will need to be added to make up the difference for the hole cut in the floor ( if I understood you correctly).

This one was another cinder block foundation buckled hes just going to have a guy put steel I beams in to hold it back. 

Lastly, stay laser focused on your goals, this will keep you motivated to keep on keeping on! 

If you really don't want to spend a lot of money, maybe just go out there with a laser level at dusk and shoot lines at 1' increments.

Wait a sec - @Dustin Beam, You are absolutely correct. 

Once you become laser focused on your goal you will overcome any adversity that the world can offer.

If termites have really done a bit of damage to that wood beam your contractor wont see it from the outside of it, and he really needs to know how to probe that beam to ensure its structurally sound.  

I am laser focused on REI would love to meet anyone that wants to chat, mentor, invest whatever I am just looking for more information and more action.