To License or Not to License

[Mikki Sylvester]

I am just beginning the journey in real estate investing and I am following the beginner guide I found on Bigger Pockets. I was thinking of getting the salesperson license but one expert says not a good idea because a licensed investor will be held to higher standards and that could complicate things. On the other hand, another expert I just listened to on a Bigger Pockets podcast said it is an absolute must to get into the MLS etc. I am trying to decide what to do. Any thoughts?