However, since we are still devouring loads of information in order to get started, that decision isn't 100% final yet.We own our home, and are in the midst of selling an apartment that we own out of state in order to secure funds and start investing in Tampa.We hate to admit it, but we almost got trapped by a Guru course. 

Mastering delay of gratification is very important if you want to avoid 90% of the money traps in society.

This can be difficult since some of your equity is trapped in the Seller Carry Back Note. 

House hacking is a good idea, but can be a trap if you aren't careful.  

I'm pretty certain that the epoxy manufacturer has something to say about that and in what applications their product is suitable.The moisture is possibly vapor (since you didn't mention any flooding), so being trapped by the epoxy floor, it formed bubbles and collected as water.  

Being trapped upside down under the water for like 10 minutes before a couple of passers by pulled me out, gave me plenty of alone time with God.

Nonetheless, I don't want to fall in the trap and not take any action.I look forward to seeing you around!

Is there a flexible or creative agent/realtor out here that has connections or  specializes in Section 8 that I can refer them too? 

What price range is a good starting point I don't want to start to low and be trapped for maintenance repairs and such but don't want to overwhelm myself with debt to begin?  

Obviously I can't tell you definitively without seeing it but If there is only water leaking when the tub is running and at no other time you are likely looking at bad putty or rubber on the drain shoe, possibly a leak in the trap or drain, or it could be a bad pipe going to the tub spout or shower riser.