Structural repairs are not allowed, such as room additions, foundation repairs, etc.

If you keep this policy the only thing you are doing is creating additional battles that don't need to be had.

Due to some shoddy additions, this house doesn't meet the current code requirements in the Tampa Bay area of 9'.

I’m actually looking for a person who will mentor me in return for some sweat equity but I obviously don’t want to just walk up to people and say that lol ... any additional info you might have on finding a mentor would be greatly appreciated...

I have a pretty extensive library of books for you in addition to being an investor and real estate agent myself we have similar goals.

Tax rolls have it at 1600 sq ft, if the enclosed porch makes up the difference, be careful as it needs to have heating/air pumped to it and be done well to be considered as true additional square footage. 

My thoughts are that it never hurts to go the extra effort to make the contract as clear as possible as long as the additional provisions don't conflict with any other part of the contract.  

I would say, this is not a rounding error.In the above I am not including the additional $300, I was asked to pay so they can get my property in a rent-able condition.

In addition, there seem to be more weekends WITH events than not, so people from up north come to Mt.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.