I just assume the paint is lead-based and take the necessary pre-cautions. 

Contact a lawyer and have them draw up the agreements.

These assessments determine how much you pay in property taxes, and they're based on the perceived value of your property.

I think the question that bases the shape of this argument is, how old are you? 

These loans are based on three things.

-Start attending local real estate investing meetups-Go in with the purpose of identifying real estate investors who are in the niche you are interested in-Do research on the investors (based on conversations and their online presence)-Brainstorm ways you can add value to their business-Instead of offering to add value to their business, do it first and then offer the valueThis is actually how I get started working for a syndication company.

We look closely for asbestos and lead based paint (which are not deal-breakers for me, but they're a significant cost to remediate, so I want to know about it before I buy the property). 

It sounds like you know which avenue to take based on experience and risk tolerance.

Suburban areas like the South Hills or North Hills do well here based on those factors.

You will have no equitable interest in the property based on the Master lease, so I would suggest also having an Option contract in place to secure your right to purchase the properties.