Thought on Aluminum Wiring Inside the House?

[Mack Marchand]

Hello all,

I am in the process of doing my dd for my first rental property. The property is a SFH brick home that was built in 1980. I did the house inspection yesterday and everything seemed be minor issues but the inspector pointed out that I have all aluminum wiring running throughout the home. I started asking my co-workers on their opinion and some of them have horror stories and some say that it isn't a problem. Based on your guys experience, is this going to be a home that will give me more problems or should I keep pursuing since the numbers make sense. I don't want to be 5 years into this rental and then the house is prone to fires or even worse.. I have to get it re-wired. Any information or thought on this matter would be greatly appreciated! Thanks much!