My beef with the people who teach this are(1) they imply this is somehow related to real estate investing; it is not(2) they imply you can be successful with only the knowledge they teach; this is not true, you need managerial and business skills and knowledge to a degree way beyond the scope of the “training” they provide.(3) they imply you can successfully do this on a part time basis; it’s actually a full time business demanding all of your attention(4) they imply competition is limited; competition is actually fierce, except for the deals on which there is no profit.Additionally, this industry is state regulated, by the state in which the property is located.

I manage large commercial and industrial properties now for my employer, I am a facilities manager for a large utility company in my area.  

those with experience in the industry will tell you that Service is far more important than saving a few bps shopping lenders all over the place.. not to mention all the credit pulls for menumber 1relationshipNumber two know they can actually fundnumber 3 rate and termsNumber 4  junk fee's sniff those out many times lenders on the private side spring those on you in the final hud and your stuck. 

Oh, I've owned and sold a few rentals, so I'm not completely ignorant of the industry.

Regarding whether or not the license is good for networking- I only find it good for networking in the commercial real estate industry, not residential.

With a background as a Navy Supply Corps Officer, where I developed strong skills in leadership, project management, and financial operations, I am now dedicated to using these skills to make a meaningful impact in the real estate industry.

The real estate industry is constantly evolving, prompting us to reassess our strategies and objectives from time to time.What specific features are you currently seeking in your properties?

If you have the ability to manage managers, then for the next decade you will have the opportunity to buy out retiring Boomers in whatever industry you like.

I’m new to BiggerPockets and the real estate industry. 

I just joined im an insurance agent and specialize in the homebuying industry!