Should I get my Real Estate License?

[Donna Pattani]

Hello,

I've been lurking/learning here for a little while.
LOVE this site and it's lovely helpful contributors!

I'm considering getting a Texas Real Estate License before I start REI.
I've been studying/investigating, going to auctions, taken a few classes on Foreclosure and Tax sales for the last 7 months and have decided to start with a couple REO properties as rentals.

Financing them will not be an issue.

I would like to know the pros and cons from others who have become an agent for their own benefit.

thanx so much for any input.