It is something you want to deal with, alot of people will beat you up on price on a flip due to this, and vinyl siding and doing the proper containment and encapsulating is much less then abatement.

When you take into account the fact that property taxes are double what they are in the counties, and the need for private school for kids, you end up paying a huge premium to live in the city.As far as lead paint in Federal Hill, it's definitely there, but it's either been cleaned up or encapsulated for the most part.

These compact dwellings offer more than just reduced square footage; they encapsulate a lifestyle centered around minimalism, freedom, and a reduced carbon footprint.

Keeping it encapsulated, or painted, or whatever.

If the activity of an individual or entity rises to the level of a 'trade or business', it falls under purview of IRC Sec 6041 and its related regs as encapsulated in Treas Reg 1.6041-1(a)(1)(i):Payments required to be reportedExcept as otherwise provided in §§ 1.6041-3 and 1.6041-4, every person engaged in a trade or business shall make an information return for each calendar year with respect to payments it makes during the calendar year in the course of its trade or business to another person of fixed or determinable income described in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(A) or (B) of this section.

There are those that do these type of homes on a regular basis and know how to either encapsulate the remaining wood to ensure the smoke smell does not come back or replace to eliminate the issue. 

The depth of the test that is legislated.If you have all new windows and aluminum or vinyl siding on the house (factor #1), then you're in nice shape... for the exterior.I took a quick look at the Detroit requirements (#2), listed here:  New Lead Ordinance Requirements for Rental Property Owners (detroitmi.gov)It looks like Detroit is really about encapsulating, i.e. painting. 

They wrote into the legislation verbage that negates all attempts to hide or encapsulate lending to occupants.It's clear (to me) only human beings (you are personally on title to property you are seller financing) are allowed to do 3 loans per year.  

Is it worth it to encapsulate a crawlspace for a house I intend to sell in a few years after renting?

John's, AZ, where we aim to provide more than just houses - we strive to create an exceptional living experience in the breathtaking White Mountains.Our motto, "The White Mountains Get Away to Get Away," perfectly encapsulates the tranquil and idyllic atmosphere we aim to curate for our residents.