Asbestos ceiling tile?

[Joseph Rios]

I’m closing on a property soon that might have the square asbestos ceiling tile on each of the two floors. The home inspector said that it could be asbestos but of course he’s not a specialist. My question is, should I have it tested and abated? I know it would cost a lot and I already need to replaced a whole roof among other things. Or should I leave it as is? This is an older home (~1920). I’m also open to any other suggestions from the BP community. Thank you in advanced!

[Filipe Pereira]

@Joseph Rios I would rather not know that it is or isn't, just put some 1x3 furring strip up and install new drywall ceilings up against the strips. You would only be loosing an inch or two of ceiling height, and you'd be saving yourself some serious headaches that comes with abating asbestos. 

They probably feel fairly confident that it is asbestos, but that's likely why it is "as is". Disclosing it probably isn't a big deal to them, any seasoned buyer knows what it looks like.