It does seem like a risk I wouldn't want to take.I'm sure you will, but be careful to use insured and licensed remediators for lead and asbestos, if for no other reason than liability. 

First step is to NOT get your license. 

I'm a licensed GC here and can be somewhat hands on down there.

Ummmm...yeah if that's what its properly called.

I'm not sure a new proposed lease, even though it's clearly stated that there is a new rent amount, would hold up in court as qualifying as proper notice. 

On my first purchase I had to verify my full name and they wouldn’t take a drivers license as proof.

**side note** wife will have her real estate license within the next month..pending passing the exam lolAlso good point about MLS listing..

I have my real estate license that is currently in referral but looking to make it active again.  

I write the contract, get proper disclosures, forward to title company and just make sure all parties follow their deadlines and get to the closing table.

Residentshall be responsible, at Resident’s expense, for hauling to the dump those items too large to fit in the trash containers.Resident shall not dispose of any flammable liquids, rags or other items soaked with flammable liquids or any otherhazardous material in trash containers or bins;(b) to properly use and operate all electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures and keep them as clean and sanitary as theircondition permits;(c) to keep the premises and furniture, furnishings and appliances, and fixtures, which are rented for Resident’s exclusiveuse, in good order and condition; that all rooms on the premises and all appliances and fixtures on the premises must beable to be used for their intended purpose(s);(d) not to willfully or wantonly destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part of the structure or dwelling unit or thefacilities, equipment, or appurtenances thereto or to permit any person on the premises, to do any such thing;(e) to occupy the premises as a residence, utilizing portions thereof for living, sleeping, cooking or dining purposes only whichwere respectively designed or intended to be used for such purposes.