To Agent or not to Agent ... that is the question.

[Craig H.]

Hi all. I am interested in your pro/con list of whether to become a "salesperson" or not (Real Estate Agent). 

I have my own thoughts on pros and cons but would love to hear the thoughts of the wise masses. 

- Are you an agent and why?

- If you are an agent, were you first an agent and then an investor or first an investor and then an agent?

- If you were an investor first, what motivated you to become an agent?

- What "limitations" do you feel apply to you as an investor because of being an agent?

- What benefits do you feel you now have as an investor who is also an agent (Access to the MLS for instance).

- Any other thoughts, pros, cons, etc. 

Thanks in advance!

Craig

[Dawn Brenengen]

@Craig H. I think the only time having a license is a hindrance is when you are not totally above board in your investor tactics.  Agents are held to a high standard of honesty, so if you are discovered doing anything shady, you could lose your license. It's definitely not something I worry about.