I will try to send a picture later - do not have one handy yet but I can tell you what a difference it can make - My home I bought had paneling - I hate paneling - but it was painted a cream color. I have been able to live with it for 3 years, otherwise that would have been the first thing that...
My suggestion - Post the message above on Craigs list - what you need and your circumstances. Maybe you even have a skill you can barter for someone to install sheetrock - such as maybe cleaning etc.
Also looking into some type of Fair Housing Laws within the local government -to help you...