I got a plumber and water restoration folks out there that night.  

If you don't already have a Historic restoration Contractor lined  up, I hear the James R.

I ended up just taking the commission (yes I have to pay income taxes on it and some of it went to my brokerage) which for me was not an issue as I am trying to show more income on my taxes to qualify for future loans.I imagine your lender would have to agree to using your commission as part of your downpayment.If you can go FHA 3.5 down and get max seller assist and get your commission as an agent it's a killer way to buy an owner occupied property for very very little money out of pocket.

Any assistance would be excellent!

I'll get into contact with them over the next few days and message you the information of those able to assist. 

One of our close family members has had to enter assisted living and according to our attorney, we must rent, rather than sell, her home in Fullerton, California.

Sometimes your desired data is easily accessible and in a proper format but more times than not you will get the run around in search for your data and then when you finally get it, you will need further assistance getting it market ready. 

There is a charm in the century home community in the Cleveland, OH neighborhoods that need to be restored.

I had worked with the investor on other properties serving as his broker assisting in the liquidation of his portfolio.

When you show a willingness to cooperate - rather than an expectation - you'll get more cooperation/assistance back.I'm sure you see this property as your home.