Dean Graziosi, one of America’s
most loves real estate agents and role models in real estate business development
teaches us what to look at a house that we want to turn into a home, but, more
important, how to look for dangerous things that shouldn’t be there. In the last 100 years the housing industry burst, despite
its falling short. Since the early 1900s, the housing industry has built a
record pace. To keep up with the frantic pace, some materials were developed
and put into operation before an accurate analysis could be performed. Below
are some of the most important factors to look for and know about before buying
any real estate, home or otherwise.
Man Made Hazards
Asbestos
The most famous of human materials
were used, only to be recalled and banned not only across the country, but gradually
through the whole world, is asbestos. It is a mineral that was produced as the
main ingredient used to make insulation. It was considered one of the greatest
discoveries until turned deadly. The mineral was used for wall and water pipe
insulation, pipes, tiles, and even exterior siding.
Asbestos was the main reason for the skyrocketing
cases of mesothelioma, a very deadly form of lung cancer. The material tends to
break into small flakes that are breathable inevitably on their way to the
lungs occupants.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a gas used in building
materials, which can cause several medical conditions. Wheezing is not uncommon
after exposure to formaldehyde, eye and skin irritation is also common.
Formaldehyde is responsible for the epidemic known as sick building syndrome,
or SBS. It is a disease that is caused by lack of air flow and quality. Most
people who suffer from symptoms of SBS feel tired, sick, they can get a
headache, and develop a sensitivity to odors Ole factory. The main uses for
formaldehyde is insulation. Formaldehyde extracts were used in the creation of
residential and commercial real estate, especially for electrical components.
Environmental Hazards for Real
Estate Investors
Radon
Radon is probably the most dangerous
hazards, simply because it is a radioactive material. Most homeowners are not
aware that Radon is a radioactive gas trapped below the surface of the earth.
It forces the way up through cracks and openings below a building foundation.
If the house or building is airtight, as many are, radon can build up slowly
over time and fills the entire building.
The greatest danger about radon gas is that
it is radioactive. Radons Lung cancer is the most common side effect caused by
mixing with oxygen gas. There radon detection kits available to detect radon
levels in your property.
Mold
Mold comes in many types and species. When
there is moisture in food or other organic matter such as wood, leather, paper,
or there is a good possibility for mold growth.
Mold damages everything it grows on, poor
weight support beams, walls, ceilings and roofs. Mold damage can stop a sale of
property in its tracks, so be sure to have a professional do a thorough
inspection to avoid any unpleasant surprises later.
If mold is found, or is deliberately hidden,
it can cause long term damage property and cause a certain amount of damage to
buyers as well. Molds, many times, cause asthma attacks, allergic reactions and
other health problems to unsuspecting buyers who were later sued the seller
from liability because of failure to disclose.
Be smart when investing, inspect, inspect,
inspect! Realtors, investors, or buyers every day at home can use this information
to ensure that you get the short end of a stick, so Sean Graziosi advices, stay
well informed when buying a new property!
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