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Real Estate Investing for a Realtor
Can someone help with the specifics of Real Estate Investing for a Licensed Real Estate Broker?
Currently working for a Real Estate Company but want to create an LLC so I can work for myself. I'm still new to real estate, receiving my license 11/2015. I'm in Illinois so do I have to stay with this company for 2 years before i can create my LLC and start working for myself? Being with this company, can i purchase investment properties for myself?
Trying to find the best way to start investing.
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Yes as a new broker in Illinois you have to work under a managing broker. After 2 years you can test to become a managing broker and afterwards work for yourself.