Realtor License

[Jennifer Rogers]

I am just becoming serious about investing in the Denver area. I have heard some investors say that a realtor's license is a huge benefit and you should have one while others say it is not necessary. I am mostly interested in having access to the MLS.

Does anyone have any insight they could share regarding this?

Thanks in advance,

Jennifer

[John K.]

For buy and hold rentals doesn't give you that much of an advantage.  In Wisconsin you have to disclose you are a licensed realtor on offers, and many times I feel sellers can think something is fishy if realtors are trying to buy their property.  I feel you get the best deals for buy and hold by not being a realtor.