Whenever dealing with contractual questions, it is always best to consult with a legal expert.

I'm fortunate to enjoy running my own successful consulting firm in a different industry.

You may ask, why not wait till you do the entire gut, but my consultants suggest that an interim step of abatement and a temporary rooftop allows for the permitting process to be smoother with a clean asbestos survey.  

I do some marketing consulting for other investors and this is the #1 thing we focus on. 

Please consult with your Attorney and Accountant before you start a new company.-- Different EIN - create separate QuickBooks file for each EIN's AND one either as a construction/property management company where you pass through all the expenses and rent income. -- One EIN - then create only one QuickBooks file. 

I come from the IT Consulting world as a Software Engineer, recently retired due to real estate.  

I've been in the Civil Engineering and Land Surveying consulting business for over 25 years and have recently relocated from Auburn to the Huntsville area (Madison) of Alabama.

Then consult with a real estate attorney and ask them what your recourse is.

Definitely consult a tax professional.

Good morning everyone, my name is Jeaneen Landor, I live in Beaumont, Texas, I'm an Insurance Consultant seeking information from A-Z on how to get up and running in the Real Estate business, my Niche will be in the area of Duplex/Triplex and Quad apartments.