Am I doing this small business thing right?

[Brian Knox]

If I simply want to manage a few properties for my dad (collect rent, do small projects, coordinate repairs), do I need to have a license for that?

Can I just establish a small business (sole proprietorship) and file along with my personal taxes and social security number?

This question seems so basic, right? But - I promise - I have called the SC Dep of Rev AND the SC Business Service and still not gotten a clear answer.

Please help!

[Brian Knox]

Great feedback. Thank you so much, guys!

@James Wise, from my limited understanding: if you go through the whole process of being licensed as real estate agent, you are then licensed to manage property.

But if you don't want to become a buying/selling agent, you can simply pursue a manager's license with less time and money involved.

http://www.wyattinstitute.com/Applications/Courses...

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