The literature says it is moisture resistant not water proof.

So if you are kind enough to comment, please be gentle.  

And our mortgage company will not allow a lease option (saying they would call the total amount due).Any pointers, advice, ideas or "stop crying" will be accepted, just be gentle.:)

The relationship goes much smoother if you use a gentle touch when asserting your many rights.

Finish the space, so you can disconnect the kitchen if you have to.My main concern for basement apartments is moisture. 

Where walls opened up because It takes awhile to get the moisture content down in the structure.

Be Gentle!!!

Once you move out, you essentially have a boardinghouse where the tenants may not be as gentle.

Concrete will wick moisture  through it even if a basement is relatively dry.

I would never paint brick in my area due to all the moisture and humidity, but I think I could even stain the brick a nice grey color for fairly cheap and repaint trim white for some nice contrast.