License or no License

[Stephen Dominick]

I checked out BP about a year ago, (I have always love real estate) but continued with my 9 to 5 or more like 4 to 4 daily day job. I have made the most of my 2.5 (one way) daily commute to listen to the awesome podcast that Joshua and Brandon have provided. Very entertaining and super informative. I fancy myself as a buy and hold strategy.  Listening to Podcast 48 with Darren and  #80 with Jonna, both being "investor friendly agents". I was wondering if anyone thought that getting your license first to learn the business and the networking that comes along with it was a good approach to learning the Biz as well as the market place that you hope to invest in yourself.  Thoughts are appreciated . I've signed up for my real estate license classes anyhow, I always wanted it anyway, but is being a "investor friendly" agent really in that of a big demand anymore and will the hanging agency really be interested in that specialty.   Thanks for the input and big love for BP!!!!

[Cierra Seay]

Stephen Dominick I work for a small broker who's an investor himself so he does not mind me going after this niche. As an agent I primarily work with investors on the buying side because my goal is to be a full time investor. It's also been great for me networking because I have access to MLS I've been able to secure a mentor who usually charges but will help me along the way for free as long as I help him with comps and things like that. IMO having a license can't hurt I can look at houses whenever I want, I network with other realtors who know I invest and have clients that invest and I get a heads up on properties before they hit the market and in some cases they don't make it to the market if I have a client who wants to buy it. What you're looking to learn you won't learn from a traditional big name company but personally having a license will not hurt you as an investor.