Property Management licensing in North Carolina

[Avery Brendle]

Hi everyone, 

I had a quick question about licensing for property managers in North Carolina. I have been managing my mom's properties since my early days of college, and now as a graduate I was looking to transfer that skill into a business that would help me save and create cash flow to purchase my own rental properties.

Recently I was doing some research and based on my understanding it is required for property managers to be licensed brokers in NC. Is this true? If so are there any loopholes that would allow me to manage properties without a license? Thanks in advance! 

Avery Brendle