So much knowledge to soak up...I'm just getting started and have very little skin in the game.

You can get the DIY version here http://www.pscleanair.org/library/Documents/asb-popcorn.pdfIf it is not, a simple water/soap mix spray on the ceiling making sure it gets good and wet, the popcorn material will soak up a lot, you want it wet, then just scrap with a putty knife.

Just soak it all in and hit the ground running when you're ready.

I would suggest attending them (assuming there's no age restriction which I don't think there is) and soaking up all the knowledge you can.

When my sewer exploded at my property all that needed to happen was wash the floors down, soak them in bleach and fix the pipe.

Just been lurking daily trying to soak in as much information as possible with the time I have between school and work (glazing contractor) and more school as I'm a full time student.

In the interim leading up to your purchase, save as much as you can and soak up the information on this website.  

I am just a sponge trying to soak up all this good info.

I am trying to soak up as much information as possible from books to podcasts & everything in between.

Soak up as much info as possible.