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Updated almost 3 years ago on . Most recent reply

Are you worried about asbestos when buying older house hacks?
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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Quote from @Scott Mac:
" and I also drill holes into the walls and ceilings to install cameras (can't live without my security, lol)."
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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.