REA License reciprocity with Louisiana?

[Lindsay Keen]

Hey there everyone! I’m looking at taking the Louisiana Real Estate Agent course and exam within the next month. I currently live in St. Tammany Parish and don’t intend to actually sell real estate full-time, just getting a license for education and access as an investor. I am originally from MS and would love to invest in my home state (gulf coast area). Does anyone recommend getting an MS license as well? Louisiana offers reciprocity for the MS license, but it appears that MS changes their reciprocity frequently enough that you have to call the RE Commission to find out what’s current. Does that matter if your original license (Louisiana in my case) observes reciprocity? Further, would I need to work for a real estate broker in both states? I’m fairly new to all of this information and the intricacies of the rules and regulations. Any info or insight would be greatly appreciated. I am interested in being as educated as I can regarding real estate and I know that Louisiana always has to be different when it comes to any sort of legal process. I just don’t want to waste money or do something I didn’t need to do (I.e. take multiple real estate courses for multiple states, etc) if I don’t have to. Thanks in advance for any insight! Lindsay

[Courtney Fricke]

Hey Lindsay! Welcome to the forums and to BP! I am an investor, wholesaler and REIA owner based out of Slidell. If I can help point you in any direction or help you with anything, please don't hesitate to ask. I do this full time.

I am not an agent but I could recommend a broker or two that are not only investor friendly, but they themselves are a huge source of wisdom. If you are not looking to get your license for the retail side then the broker that you choose, in my opinion, is similar to choosing a mentor. Two of the brokers I would suggest have been actively investing for over 25yrs. They're the pros that I go to with my questions. 

You're welcome to find out more about the local real estate investors meet up that we have for the Northshore by looking up Northshore Real Estate Investors Association on Facebook or looking at the links on my profile on here. Our main meetings are every second Tuesday of the month with our next being on December 11th. We meet in Slidell but starting in 2019 we will have additional meet ups in different areas like Hammond, Mandeville, etc. 

Again, feel free to reach out if I can help. Best of luck on your ventures!