Invest with a Real Estate License ?

[Joey Palmer]

I'm considering taking the appropriate measures to obtain my real estate license here in Ohio. Currently, I'm looking to expand my portfolio from 3 duplex homes to +20 in the next 5 - 7 years. Can the BP members please share some of the advantages they've found utilizing a real estate license instead of working with they're local agent?

Do you recommend joining a company (Sibcy Cline, Century 21). I would only be buying/selling my own investments.

Thank you for the guidance. 

@Theo Hicks

[Larry P.]

Hi Joey

I'm not sure what all would be involved in becoming licensed in Ohio as I'm in Texas.  If it were here I would suggest doing so and then exploring some of the other brokerages that do not charge you any monthly fees and charge you only a small transaction fee.  I have purchased several investment properties and then get paid a broker's fee by the seller for selling the home to myself!