To view complaints against people operating as unlicensed agents go here:https://www.myfloridalicense.com/sto/unlicensedact...You can look up individuals that have had complaints filed for unlicensed activity and see what action the state has taken (if any). 

However, this allows unlicensed people to basically play the middle man, which the Realtors are not crazy about -- so much so that they've successfully lobbied State governments...However, since you are a licensee, you can potentially bypass this issue.

There are many real estate agents in Brooklyn that hire "assistants" that are unlicensed currently but are studying to become licensed.

All the wholesaler is doing is acting as an unlicensed agent. 

A lot of people scream its illegal, many people say it’s against the law and you are acting like a unlicensed broker or unlicensed agent.I get it.

DON'T HIRE UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS.  

As an Investing Broker, I have a particular thought process that I think is particularly helpful for the unlicensed in this situation.I've spent over 18 years as a Listing agent, a Buyers agent, and an Investing agent working on my own behalf.  

Dodd-frank does not like unlicensed homeowners being banks, but they will let you do at least 1.Lastly, try to do a heloc(home equity line of credit) and buy your next one(rent this one out).

It seems as though once you are licensed you are limited to working under a broker, but if you are unlicensed you can simply work for yourself.Can someone please shed some light on the pros/cons of getting licensed versus being a non-licensed real estate professional?

you want to use transactional funding... state of CA is cracking down on unlicensed acitivty IE selling rE without a license.