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All Forum Posts by: Jacob Herrera

Jacob Herrera has started 1 posts and replied 5 times.

Post: Question about Possible water leak in an upstairs unit

Jacob HerreraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • San Antonio
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 1

Greg Scully, thank you for that insight. Yes it would be good to go back and counter with something if there was something to be found. I agree. Definitely not a deal breaker if in the circumstances of  Taylor. Sorry if I may have discouraged you from taking the deal Wave  Taylor. Everyone that has replied here has given wise advise. I hope that deal turns out good for you Wave Taylor.

Post: Question about Possible water leak in an upstairs unit

Jacob HerreraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • San Antonio
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 1

Hi if I could be of help to you let me first say that I am not a plumber but my father has been one for over 44 years as a master plumber. That being said I’ve done jobs with him. The worst that could happen is that there may have been a very small leak and  over time you may have rotted wood that invites termites, or mold. If the leak was big then it would be noticed through the Sheetrock ceiling on the first floor underneath. It would look yellowish. So if it’s not noticeable right away then it may be a small leak. The question is how long was it like that. The longer it was left functioning with a small leak the bigger the chance for mold to develop. You would have to factor not just a plumber to fix the leak but perhaps a contractor to repair the dry wall and 2 by 4s or even pest control to detect if there were termites. As well as mold removal which could cost you even more. On the other hand, it may be a leak in the toilet valve which is very easy to fix yourself . There is just no telling. Just know what ever is broken can be fixed, and if it’s the worst case is it worth the risk. Other wise three is always other deals. I hope this helps.

Post: Real estate license training or school

Jacob HerreraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • San Antonio
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 1

Thanks for that feedback Seth. Well said. It makes sense that you will get things in the classroom you won’t get online. I have a feeling I won’t be able to concentrate online myself so I am leaning towards the classroom.

Post: Real estate license training or school

Jacob HerreraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • San Antonio
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 1

Thanks for that feedback Jesse. I will look that up. I was just about to buy that same book for $4 !

Post: Real estate license training or school

Jacob HerreraPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • San Antonio
  • Posts 5
  • Votes 1

I have lived in San Antonio for the last 43 years and I’m long overdue to join the real estate arena. Although I know I don’t need a license to become an investor I am looking to obtain one just so I can have more options. I just don’t know which school is best to learn from or if I should go through a cheaper one that does online classes through pdf format. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thank you