If it's dry out, it will be faster than if it was humid.  

I would then seal up the chimney and cover the whole area with dry wall.

Knock off the high gloss with a light/medium grit sanding sponge, tack all the dust, light coat of poly (oil is nice but stinks, water based works well too but doesn't level quite as easy as oil), let it dry for a *couple* of days (forget about the couple hours the can says), fine grit sponge it, tack it, second coat.

It did not scratch off after it dried for a couple of days (I tested it).

In most markets, that has pretty much dried up. 

I've installed it directly on concrete in a dry basement.  

Do the same thing to the tree on the right side of the house, give it a border, mulch and trim any dry and dead branches off the tree.10.

These properties were bought on a contract with the seller.As time went on financing started drying up and rates started to rise.

The best thing you can do is find someone who is doing well at Wholesaling, follow them, be an intern, learn from them, stuff their envelopes, get their dry cleaning, do whatever you need to do to learn and be patient.

After one removes the drywall and air dries the wood frame, what substance do you spray on wood frame, floors, etc. to prevent mold and kill other nasty things?