Asbestos on the siding - worth to buy?

[Peace Lily]

Hi BO members, I recently saw a multifamily house in a good neighborhood but it has asbestos on the siding. It will cost money for removal. I was just wondering if it is worth to go through this trouble of making the offer. Because I am not sure if there will be any other problem come after the asbestos. Please advise. Thank you!

[Alfred Edmonds]

very common and harmless until it gets broken up. no need to remove it if it is in good shape, you can buy replacement shingles that match to repair broken ones. honestly that stuff will last forever if it is maintained and is the most fire proof siding there is. As far as renters not wanting it, I doubt they would have a clue what type of siding is on the house because most people don't know and don't care. Again, if it's in good shape it shouldn't sway you one way or the other. If it's in bad shape then it may be good leverage for negotiations