Now just keeping my eyes peeled for another investment.

The house is 100 years old and 1600 sq ft and has asbestos siding with peeling paint.

You need a full respirator mask (not just N95) and you should even wear body gear and shower immediately after working on this.

Like you mentioned, I’ve noticed the dearth of smaller (and relatively affordable) multi-families in the areas you mentioned, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed and eyes peeled on as many channels I can.

He quoted me $950…Few days later…I didn’t want to wait for an AC company and I was naturally curious so I went in there myself with an N95 mask and some goggles and removed almost all of the drywall that he left in there.

Keep in mind there's a minimum standard the property must be in (no peeling paint, hand rails on stairs, etc) so have some cash on hand to make any repairs if needed.

ALL (and i mean ALL) of the outside windows at the house had peeling or chipping paint.

Having your clients pull out the air sickness bag and place the oxygen mask over their nose is not a great way to build a business and get future referrals.Yes, to top it off, you should have your own investments.

Virtually nothing, including candles, can mask the smell of cigarette smoke inside a house.

I can understand asbestos and lead paint being a concern of yours, but as long as they're in good shape and not peeling or cracking, it really isn't a problem.