Yes, #6 is common. Here's the actual fix:
Replacing Your 996 Fuel Line Vent Valve / Bleeder Valve - Porsche 911 Carrera & 986 Boxster - Porsche 996 Carrera (1998-2005) - Pelican Parts Technical Article
A free car with lapsed maintenance could be a great opportunity to learn to DIY, or it could be a terrible money pit if you take it to a shop for everything. All of the issues you listed are things that many of us 'hobby mechanics' have dealt with. Post some pics and let us follow along.
Your starting point reminds me of this thread:
1st Boxster 7th Porsche, we now have 4 in the family
Good luck.
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