Yes, I would skip it, especially if the collection items are within the last 3 years.

As others have said, there's no issue with items containing asbestos if they are in good condition and not being disturbed.

There isn't for your rentals; however, the itemized deduction limitation is for your Schedule A.

Run the same experiment for any other maintenance item ... go ahead ... new roof, leaky faucet, busted mirror, whatever ... does the same exact repair cost 3x as much in Los Angeles as it does in Phoenix? 

That's 4 separate risk items generating about $125 cash flow a month.  

Yeah - when you look at one of those sold items, they show sold on an earlier date at market prices.Major glitch somewhere...

The website is still under construction as new items are being added.  

Found an 1823 log cabin hidden under a 1920 farm house I boughtWW1 Pistol in an attic1950's girly mags hidden in a wall.Architectural drawings of TVA damns from the 40'sAll the std gross items

Having individual subs (and several for most line item tasks) is beneficial to keeping your timeline and ensuring quality control.Hiring a GC to do it also has its benefits and negatives.

A good contractor will itemize the entire job with prices for everything.