They made it socially unacceptable to trash up the streets.Most people frown on those that use them, they painted these illegal sign users as fly by nights, scammers, unlicensed law breakers that should not be trusted.

Or you can always go the other route and get an unlicensed handyman...just know that you take on all the liability for his actions, mistakes etc.....if he cause a flood or fire..make sure your insurance covers his actions....he will not have liability insurance most likely or a bond.

In reality what I got was a duplex with an unlicensed 3rd unit for 15% less than it appraised for as a duplex on a zero down loan at 4.375% fixed for 30 years that provides me a place to live and throws off $200+ per door while I go through the hoops to get the 3rd unit legal. 

An unlicensed assistant, and some other related professionals can also get access without a license.Comps are getting easier to find without the MLS, but the MLS is still a great resource.

Licensing enforcement is to protect existing licenses under the auspices of protecting the public--you--from unlicensed and uninsured shysters (not a common goal).  

If I sell or lease, or offer to sell or lease the structure within one (1) year after completion, it may be presumed that I have violated the provisions of the exemption and Chapter 624 of NRS.I may not hire an unlicensed person to act as my contractor, agent or construction manager.I must directly supervise the construction.Any subcontractor(s) working on this project must be properly licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board.Any person working on my project who is not a licensed contractor must work under my direct supervision and must be employed by me.

If it walks like like a duck, talks like a duck, then it's doing business as if it's an un-licensed bank, limiting to 3 per entity or not... 

Originally posted by @Jon Holdman: Licensed agents and real estate boards view wholesaling as "unlicensed brokering".

Unlicensed "brokers" do receive commissions all the time as enforcement is near impossible.

I don't think #2 works because you would be acting as an unlicensed broker.