there is definitely a difference in shopping for a SFR to live in and a multi family.as stated 4 plexs are pretty universal the world over.. or at least the in US.. 2 bd 1 ba  maybe a little mixture.. so there is really not a lot to see... like a SFR home were your looking for floor plans and color scheme's etc.and the main issue is the owners don't want their tenant disturbed.. think about having to disturb and set up 4 appointments with tenants to show to one buyer.  

I did say you CAN paint over LBP, if you don’t disturb it, it is still not safe but you will not get fined.

@Bob Malecki what has happened to you is a disturbing trend that Chaz and Granite are doing. 

Visual inspection only cost the price for the materials, lab testing is going to be over $100 so again; sucks to be in RI.Secondly, there are obviously lots of other parts to the new regs around how much space will be disturbed, who will be living in the house, etc but the key fact is that this applies to "compensated" firms and individuals and under EPA rules landlords doing there own renovations are compensated individuals as they receive rent so they have to follow the EPA practices and be certified.

I see stuff about RRP certified contractors but no where where it actually says you have to have house tested.If there's lead paint I'm sure it will be disturbed in the work, so should I just hire RRP certified contractors and leave it at that?

There are still beautiful things in this world but also evil forces and disturbed people that you have to watch out for.

Very sad and disturbing.  

Every night, as his security lights disturb your view of the clear starry night, you'll curse him under your breath and get a little angry. 

They may have health issues and want to minimize disturbances.

Also states: do not disturb occupant.