Does a Real Estate License impact buying pre-Foreclosures?

[Christopher Stanis]

Hey BP!

I know there are plenty of arguments for getting a real estate sales person license, and a few against. My question though, is does having a real estate license affect my ability to purchase and buy off-market pre-foreclosures? I do a lot of my own marketing and have distressed sellers reach out to me often. Specifically, I'm looking at buying and flipping vacant land, and buying houses and selling as a lease to own option. 

I have rentals and investments in both PA and NY. Thanks!