Looks like a nice product.

Groundwater at the rear of the house is leaking into the house on a regular basis nowadays.

If you were thinking about putting on a vinyl product, I would leave what you have and paint.

See http://cadetheat.com/products/wall-heaters/energy-plus

In my town the cops couldn't be bothered to take action when someone pulled a gun on my friend, but even given that they are more productive than our fire department.

If you go back through the thread you will see how beneficial he has been to me.It is rare nowadays to meet someone who personally invests in other people from the bottom of their heart, but Brian is one of the most self-less people I have met.

@Michael Gammage - I'm unfamiliar with the product, however since you're looking for a deal analysis tool, you may want to try ours out here on BP.http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investment-calculator

What products/methods have people used to help "soak up" dampness and moisture in a basement?

I can guarantee you that you and J Scott or Will Barnard could complete the exact same flip - same labor, same finishes, same product, same everything - and they can get that done a heck of a lot cheaper than you can. 

That being said, some common themes we see are lots of dark stained hardwoods (people are starting to ask for wider planks), wood stained front doors, ceramic tile or natural stones ( we don't do any laminate or vinyl products), painted cabinets (generally a white or gray), combined with an accent piece (could be an island or wet bar area) of a different color.