abestos in out of state rentals

[JD Mims]

I'm trying to do some research on asbestos.

From what I can tell it's a split verdict. Out of all of the bigger pockets conversations and research.. I'm finding about 1/2 say leave it alone, it's OK if I disturbed, if you want to.. cover it.

The other half say take it out.

I'm looking to purchase out of state. Does each state have its own guidelines or are the regulations federal? It seems like it's both and I can't really make sense of this. If I'm investing in Ohio ..can I just find out what Ohio says I should do about it?

[Brandon Sturgill]

@JD Mims The is a federal EPA issue. EPA says don't mess with it if it is in good shape...if peeling or cracked...remediate. We find this a lot on duct work here...our plan is usually to encapsulate...so, grab some good primer and seal it up. Remediation can get expensive, but I can give you a referral if you are in Central Ohio