I need a referral for someone who can help with an extensive repair on a CLE Heights home with water damage to the plaster walls.

I like his stuff because he has plenty of experience on Wall Street as well as in REI.

The ceilings and walls have Popcorn Texture.

I didn't know it at the time, but I got incredibly lucky.I'm looking for more investment properties in Cincy, and I'm in the exact same boat as you.

Most of the walls are really stained with dirt and marked all over with crayons and markers.

I love the BP podcasts and you're absolutely right the information is incredible!

I don't have to worry about dealing with contractors or deadlines, I don't have to worry about removing a wall and then finding crazy stuff that just increased the cost of my rehab. 

Wall-to-wall people.For you (Brie, and other experienced RE investors), you'll have to scout for nuggets and networking opportunities (or other non-real estate opportunities) since you'll likely know all the basic RE techniques - and enjoy the energy of Tony Robbins if you like his style (get food before he comes on - since he's on for 3 1/2 hours!).  

Better to overestimate and out perform than underestimate and hit a brick wall.  

However the walls in the basement are bowed and previous offers fell through because it would pass inspection for financing.