@Chris Purcell I like to diversify so I've been wanting to test out HML for a couple of years now.

We tested two mock-up rentals (I should probably dedicate a few blog posts about all my findings) and found that in a cycle of a year we wouldn't even break even.

In addition, many of the areas that the report requires to be abated were not actually tested; the report just says that they are "assumed" to contain lead based on similarity in appearance to other areas that were tested.

As for the paint, you should be able to show them the can or let them test it themselves to see what happens when the walls are washed.Again, I would recommend a written explanation and then see how they respond.

I would like to know... when you analyze a potential rental property deal, do you "stress test"?

I used them in 2 different states and passed the tests on the first attempt.

As they say, try to narrow your focus as soon as you can, but at first you'll probably test a lot of things out.

Where in Florida (Tallahassee) can I go and take my test as I want to get into this ASAP!

says to address the land drainage and land grading and get a plumbing leak test and that foundation would not benefit from any type of foundation repair and is not in distress and is structurally fine. 

When I read the book, I first read through it for general information, then read it again and took notes on everything, then studied those notes like I had to be tested on the information.