any licensed builders out there???

[Adam Drummond]

I am in S. Carolina, and I have been kicking around the idea of eventually getting my builder's license.  Basically, I am an investor and would like to be able to put up a spec house here and there under $200k.  I am a handy man /remodeler, but definitely not a builder at this point.  I was looking on the sc licensing site, and it seems that I would need one year experience to get my license.  How did other licensed builders go about doing this?  I would definitely like to learn more about the skill and trade.  Any suggestions or comments welcome.  Thanks!