Real Estate License to Start

[Sabine St Hilaire]

Hi there, I'm new to RE investing and really curious about whether pursuing a real estate agent licensing would be a good place to start, when it comes to getting access to MLS listings, as well as gathering a better understanding of contracts (pros/cons)?

My goal is to use the licensing to help me find investment opportunities. I don't mind having the license to conduct closings and make some money, but flipping and wholesaling is the focus. At least that's the goal for now.

Thanks!!

[Erik Anderson]

@Sabine St Hilaire Starting out i wouldn’t bother. You need the experience of a knowledgeable agent to help you get started and the MLS is not free. You will be paying $400-$600 a year and may have to join the local realtor association for another few hundred a year. The contract knowledge is good to have but you can teach yourself most of it by reading them and looking up the definations yourself.