It is important to run the generator BEFORE sealing/encapsulating the ordor, but AFTER you clean/remove what you can without tearing into walls/subfloors.

Neil Roseman who Ned referenced often times will hit it all with the gun then if it passes on the inside will tell you to encapsulate a few things on the outside if you want a lead free house. 

It doesn’t remove all the lead, but ensures that it’s safe (covered, encapsulated, etc).

If you do any renovations while the tenants are living in the home, give them the booklet "Renovate Right", also from the EPA.Most importantly, learn about lead-based paint. how to test for it, how to encapsule it, how to remove it, when it's considered a hazard and when it's not.

Depending on local and state laws, you might be okay with encapsulating it.

In MA property owners can be certified fairly easily to do low level deleading such as encapsulation and removal of small amounts of lead paint from non-movable surfaces.

Twice today I've seen posts that demonstrate a gross misunderstanding of the 50% rule, so I thought it would behoove me to start yet another thread explaining this concept to my fellow knowledge-seekers.The misconception I've seen is encapsulated in a statement similar to:"I'm working on a deal that meets the 50% rule . . ."

Treatment with Kilz or even an encapsulating paint (I.e.

I have talked with the Maryland Dept of the Environment, found a asbestos landfill and contractor who would accept encapsulated material.

If you stay around after that, be sure to wear bio saftey level 5 fully encapsulated suits, those are pretty costly at over $500 a piece.