During my last certification the inspector said something to the effect of "this is kind of a cool room, but you can't use it as a bedroom." 

Not sure if it works, but what about off white with brown trim, kind of Tudor style?

Since it's summer all the contractors I've gotten recommendations for won't accept any more projects so I'm kind of at a loss, and missed out on a deal on a trust sale property because I couldn't even get a contractor to walk through with me!  

My agent believes in Virtual staging with no open house and allow serious buyers to visit as they please.

@Mikk Phillips Completely agree with you, noticed that kind of variability when I lived there.

thank you kindly for your time and response.

We will be visiting Des Moines mid-July to check out neighborhoods, etc.

If you have experience with getting all the documentation compiled, completed and signed and such kindly share your experience!

I think I came across a great deal, it kind of fell into my lap.

After 6 visits 4 of wich were the same tech, you'd assume they realize that one person was unable to move the stacked unit, the same stacked unit from the first visit...