If not, and you're asking about wall and ceilings (and it sounds like you've got tall ceilings that would require some scaffolding or similar tool) then you could look at anything from $2,500 (labor only) for a handyman to do it up to . . . gosh I hate to put a limit on what a paint company would bid, but in my market you could see up to $9,500 for this.

Can anyone recommend a good tool or system for tracking incoming leads? 

It used to be under file place under the tools bar.

You can't fight the power of compounding interest.

Use property analysis tools to help you.

One item we would like to incorporate on this document is some information that demonstrates/shows the purchasing power of landlords. 

HELOC's are a common investment tool.

You should however have your taxes reviewed by an LO in the market you plan to purchase in so that LO can give you direction as to how your tax filing impacts your purchasing power.  

Dan Powers - New Western Acquisitions

This is a great forum with very knowledgeable members that will help to guide you in the right direction.The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.