All Forum Posts by: Robert French

@Robert French The Department of Business and Professional Regulation. They manage all licenses in the state of FL.

I’m active duty Air Force and plan to retire in less than two years.

I think it's helpful to have your real estate license as an investor. I have a LLC with a few friends looking to fix and flip a property. I've looked at 10-15 houses so far and it's nice just to schedule and walk in. I don't have to ask an agent to spend their time on properties that I may not put an offer on. Plus, working with buyers (not sellers) has been beneficial to learning the nuances of being an agent, my market, and investing strategies.

If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can jump on a quick call.

I wish you all the best.

There are pros and cons to being an investor and having your license. As a licensee you are held to a higher standard and held accountable to things that non-licensed investors are not. You will have to look into the legalities to understand your investing strategy to see if it will help or hinder you. Personally, having my license changed my life and I will always have it. For me, the benefits far exceed any potential issues that may arise. Also, I was active-duty Army and Florida NG for a total of 6 years. I believe that if you apply with the DBPR while you are active duty they waive the application fees.