Do you need to be employed by a broker if you use your license?

[Brian McWethy]

I'm in Washington State. I'm an investor looking to fix/flip. What benefits will I have if I get my license but do not work out of a brokerage? I've been researching and sounds like I can't even get access to the MLS without being a part of a real estate office.

Can someone with knowledge of Washington laws share some knowledge on this? What can/can't I do? Regarding finding, buying, wholesaling, etc.

Brian