Is it worth it to get a HIC License in CT?

[Ryan Tessier]

Happy Sunday all, I'm going to start a renovation soon and if it goes well it may be something that I'd want to do more of. I want to manage the project myself for the experience, I have a background in construction and know a lot of subs. However here in CT I know that homeowners can pull their own permits. Will homeowner permits suffice for me if I don't plan on using the properties as a primary residence or if I purchase the property under a Sole Proprietorship with my name on it? The HIC license is extremely easy to get but I've been reading that because of the low barrier of entry it has almost no value unless you're selling your service to a customer which I don't plan on doing right now. I'm planning on owning every property I work on and subbing out the vast majority of the work. Does it make sense for me to pay the licensing fees or to pull permits as a homeowner?