All Forum Posts by: Kevin Brewer

Robert,

I am so glad I found this site.  I have learned so much just reading what others have had to say.  Thank you for your response, it is very helpful.  Hopefully someday I can return the favor to another newbie.

Kevin

Thanks Bob.  Great advice.

Thank you so much Deborah.  I hate it when something so obvious (EPA.gov) doesn't pop into my head.  I will check that out immediately to gain more education for myself.  As a newbie, I want to try and avoid a major mistake heading into starting my own RE/land lording business.  I know I will make some errors but appreciate the community help to try and avoid the big ones.

Thanks again,

Kevin

Thanks Eric.  At the moment, the question is hypothetical.  I am looking at properties in a specific area to start my business.  Most of these properties were built in the 1950's and early 1960's.  So as to the condition of the paint, I don't know.  The question was more for my education before I bought a property and ended up having to invest much more on rehab than I intended.  Do you know a good website where I can read about "the local laws" regarding this issue?  Thanks again for your response.

Kevin

Hello Bigger Pockets!!!!!  I am a newbie and only have 1 rental property at the current time. I bought the property as a residence for my daughter when she was a student at The University of Oklahoma.  Since she graduated 2 years ago and the property is over 200 miles from where I live, I want to sell the property and reinvest the equity in starting my business here in North Texas.  My question is that homes built prior to 1978 probably have a lead based paint.  As a landlord, what is my responsibility regarding a property that I own containing a lead based paint.  Is there a sealer?  Is painting over the lead based paint sufficient?  I certainly would not want a nightmare with the first property that I buy in my local area and would absolutely not want to injure a child because of my negligence.  Any responses would be very educational for me.  Thanks everyone.

Kevin