They are just using the law of large numbers and buying on a cheap per unit basis to ensure they make money.  

Please fill out your deposit slip as follows:[DEPOSIT SLIP PHOTO HERE]To ensure proper credit for your payment, please note your address and unit number on the deposit slip when depositing cash.

While you are correct, the asbestos must be friable to be a risk and, if you take steps to ensure it is safely encased, you can coexist with it and have no issues.  

As always I suggest speaking with an attorney to ensure property liability protections.

Edited, BTW, know that many colleges or schools allow meeting or classrooms to be used by the public or organizations without any affiliation to the school, just because a class is held at your local college doesn't ensure the content being taught is correct.As to REI, I've read enough in the forums to understand how these "classes" may be carried on, REI is not an accredited body, it's a money making franchise.

Aside from that, working with attorney is a must in this situation to ensure proper ownership transfer takes place. 

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.

So, it is still recommended to do title search to ensure it is really clear.

By choosing “priority delivery” this ensures that you will get your letter emailed to you within 48 hours (usually faster) as well as have a physical copy of the letter mailed by USPS Priority Mail.

Pretty famous football player by the same name in the same city ;) With that type of money, in an area like Tampa, absolutely attainable.