Business License Needed?

[Nancy Pfleghaar]

Hello BP family.

I have 2 LTRs and I now have LLCs for each to protect my personal assets. I've also created a LLC to begin wholesaling and buying properties to BRRRR. The question is, do I need a business license for each of the LLCs that have rentals and do I need a business license for my on-going buying/wholesaling business. I've spoken to DOR multiple times and get conflicting answers. One said I need a home occupation business license, one said I need a business license with an endorsement in each city I have a deal (and additionally, a separate one if I work in Tacoma), and another said I don't need a license at all unless I have a store front or a business that sells actual product. Does anyone have more definitive knowledge or experience.

Nancy