Real estate sales licenses??? Should I get them!!!

[Justin Ashley]

Is it beneficial to obtain my real estate sales licenses? After obtaining the licenses do I have to work for a company or can I start my own personal real estate firm?
All I'm trying accomplish is being able to list my investment properties on the MLS. Have the ability to purchase HUD homes with out having to pay a realtor to just submit a bid for me. Basically I'm trying to cut my cost on my investments as much as possible. I'm sure someone here understands this and possibility took the same steps earlier in their investing careers. I've been investing in real estate for about 3 years now and realtor fees seem to really eat away from my potential profits. So any advice on this topic would be greatly appreciated.