Based upon Akron Ohio market or just NE Ohio in general, what kinds of leverage am I able to obtain reasonably to pursue another deal?

Entire base of the cabinet is rotted out with mold. 

If the documents were falsified then the price should be based on the actuals. 

I have known about bigger pockets for awhile and enjoy listening to their podcast.

An investor doesn't pay asking prices or waste their time trying to negotiate 5-10% off asking price.An investor calculates an offer price based upon what price it will take to make their ROI target number work!

Cashflow markets are still easy to find, it sounds like you're after stability - buy near a military base. 

@Deep RonOne thing to remember when you are getting into RE investing is to have your team of people or as Brandon Turner from the Bigger Pockets Podcast calls it your CORE 41.

While I can't definitively say which are the absolute top 5 zip codes in Columbus, I can help you narrow your search for Class A neighborhoods that offer a good balance of rental cash flow, low vacancy rates, safety, and strong school systems.Some promising areas to consider based on general market research include New Albany (43064), known for excellent schools, safety, and strong rental demand, although cash flow might be lower due to higher property values.

Does anyone know any companies that will insure conditionally, based are her remediating the issues after close?

Find out what is realistic, what fires you up and formulate a strategy based on the resources you already have.