Getting a license to be a Property Manager?

[Troy Young]

I had a relative ask me for help in renting out a few of her places. I tried giving her some advice and told her to get a property manager. Later I figured since I manage all my own properties I would manage hers also. Things were going well and a couple other friends wanted me to manage their properties. I didn't mean to start a business but it is growing into one so I am now forming an LLC for it. I'm thinking about also taking the class and test to get my realtor's license. I'm looking for any advise as to if it would be worth it or not. I'm not sure if I would have to work or be affiliated with a broker in order to use or keep the license or if there is much work to maintain the license such as annual fees, classes, affiliations with a broker etc.? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance.