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Should I get my real estate license
I just started researching in REI. I currently have a full time job that I love, however, after purchasing my first single family home I have become intrigued with REI. Is it possible to have a full time job as well as investing on the side? Would getting my real estate license benefit me with my REI? If I were to get my real estate license, do I have to be involved with a company or can I do it via freelance (if that is even a thing)? Any advise would be helpful. Thanks.
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@Chaz Reid from all the podcasts, forum posts, blogs, and research, i have yet to hear someone say..."i wish i didn't get my real estate license."