California RE License for direct mail marketing/cold calling?

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For those of you doing direct mail marketing, or cold calling from lists in California - Do you have a CA Real Estate License? If so, why? And do you find it beneficial? If not, please give me some input as to why it isn't necessary. Thanks in advance! Taylor

[Etienne Martel]

Hey Taylor,

I'm both an investor & an agent, and I found that being an agent gives people more comfort knowing you're an agent rather than an investor. Many people associate investors with scammers trying to get every dollar out of you (which is not true in many cases)!

Being an agent, you're supposed to owe your clients a fiduciary duty to care for them and be truthful...investors on the other hand do not owe anyone a fiduciary duty. 

You can always find your way regardless of being an agent or not...you just have to stay resilient & smart. 

Happy Holidays!