Do I need a license to own and rent an apartment complex?

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Hey everyone! I really want to build an apartment complex from the ground up next to a college that doesn't have anywhere for students and young adults to live besides a basement in a old raged home. 

Before I go to the bank and discuss my options, do I need to have a real estate license or brokers license to do this? Or, once its built do I need any type of license to lease/rent out the apartments?

I have so many people telling me yes and so many others telling me no. Someone please help! Do I need a license or not?