My business entail finding off market deals to flip or wholesale

[Daniel Guerra]

My business entails finding off market deals to flip or wholesale. I'm having issues obtaining comparables in more rural areas due to not having a Realtor license.

It seems like getting a Realtor license is the way to go. Will getting a license prevent me from wholesaling? 

I personally don't want to be a Realtor (additional job). 

I understand I can ask other Realtors to run comparables but running 10 or so comparables a day is not viable for their business.

If I do happen to get a Realtor license, will I be able to put a lockbox at the property and tell interested buyers to take a look without showings?

How expensive are the fees as a Realtor joining a brokerage?

Any input from an experience wholesaler would help. 

I'm also looking for a virtual wholesaler/flipping mastermind group.