Your GC should be able to crawl up in the attic and quickly assess wether the structural members are ok. 

You can spot these deceiving types by their advertising, "learn the secrets to" stands out and is probably the most abused, as real estate transactions, methods and strategies go back in history.

I would imagine I wouldn't make an offer on the spot because I have to run numbers once I figure out all the costs of rehab etc.

The very best way to get along with Realtors is by understanding their role, what they are obligated to do, what they can't do and don't ask them to stick their neck out, don't put them in a spot with you or another client.

If the floor has pet stains, handle it Nicole Curtis style and stain it dark and the dark spots will just look like a variation in the stain.Check the sub-floor.

@Chaz Reid is spot on regarding motivation.

Talk to Adrain S. above, he can probably lead you to some good spots in the Lakeland area where you can be all in for under $100k.

It just seems like I am in a difficult spot if I want to have a partner investing with me if I want to live in the unit as well.

“You may see overbuilding of multifamily rental in the short term, but in the long term that’s where the sweet spot is.”

Our dishwasher is a 10 Year old GE that has always left "spots" on our dishes.