To get licensed or not to get licensed?

[Greg Larson]

Hi BP,

I currently have a real estate license in Holding in Illinois, but have recently moved from Illinois to Tennessee with no plans of going back.

I'm working on acquiring off-market properties for buy & hold, Fix & Flip, and potentially some assignments. My marketing consists of having a VA cold call, cold text, and I do warm email follow-up to the leads we've talked to.

Admittedly, I'm a data-driven person and like to be "in the drivers seat". With that said, I'm considering getting licensed in the state(s) where I intend to be active and hold/flip properties. (Currently that is only Tennessee, but will definitely change down the line)

Do you think it is a good idea to get licensed in the areas I'll be active in, yes or no? Please elaborate on why you say yes or no.

Thanks in advance for your help, I really appreciate the input!