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Ellie Narie
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Are you worried about asbestos when buying older house hacks?

Ellie Narie
  • Investor
  • Ashland, OR
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There's a multi-family property nearby that was built in 1983. It has popcorn ceilings. I would buy it, but I'm worried about asbestos, since I would have to live in it. I know people say "if you don't disturb it, it's fine". But I would like to update the property just a bit (such as get new doors, new bathroom sinks, small things like that), and I also drill holes into the walls and ceilings to install cameras (can't live without my security, lol). 

Should I be worried about asbestos? If yes, what should I look out for? Is it even worth it buying an older property (not cash flow wise, but asbestos/lead paint wise)? 

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Ellie Narie
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Ellie Narie
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Quote from @Scott Mac:

" and I also drill holes into the walls and ceilings to install cameras (can't live without my security, lol)."

(???) (???)

 Well, wouldn't the asbestos get into the air if I'm disturbing it by drilling holes into the ceiling for example? Right now in my current apartment (also a house hack but newer), I have my arlo cameras hanging from the ceiling. 

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