Pro and Cons of pursuing a real estate license for my own use?

[Zac Burk]

Hello All! I guess I'll make a introduction here as I come out of months of lurking the forums. My names Zac and I am from the Detroit area. I just finished out my first year in REI with two units cash flowing and a purchase of a flip house that has yet to be started. I am currently self funded and struggling haha. (Calling all investors)

So, now the real reason I am posting. I've been researching and have had thoughts of pursuing a Real Estate license. It looks like the total cost after testing is about ~425$. Has anyone done this for their own use? What are the benefits? Maybe there are none from an investor's stand point? Maybe its a waste of time and money? I am looking at all opinions. I have a brother that is about to buy his first house too. One deal would be the ROI with the potential to save on commissions with my own flips. Shoot your shots!