Home with steam boiler

[Melissa Hall]

I’m looking at a home that fits all my needs and the numbers work.  The house has a steam boiler system.  

Do you recommend staying away from houses with a boiler system? Future problems/resale ability/safe for renters etc.

 A few mechanical companies told me in order to replace the boiler with a more efficient one or to switch to a furnace could quickly add up to the $30k range, or I could keep the current system and get it certified before purchasing.

Thanks

Melissa Hall