This is where a licensed GC who will pull permits pays for itself in peace of mind alone. 

We manage ONLY transient occupancies - i.e short term stays under 30 days, for which no brokers license is required.

There is a ton of legislation in the various states coming down to do everything they can to make wholesaling illegal or at least a lot more transparent and only done by people who are licensed and know what they are doing. 

Does your state allow private lending for your personal benefit without a license?

If you are new, the staff will ask you to come up to the front with your Driver's License and they will write down your contact information while the deputy is auctioning off the next property.

In Minnesota, an inspector is not required to have any licensing or certifications, although the best inspectors are ASHI-certified.  

I agree that Joe's response is accurate.....in Texas (Actually, I have no idea because I'm not licensed in Texas, but let's take his word for it.)However, in Florida, real estate agents are presumed to be transaction brokers unless otherwise documented.

I need to say that due to my licenses, etc.

"I got access to the MLS, I am viewed as an expert with my license, I know and can follow the regulations better than most wholesalers and I got better sales skills"  If anything, there's just more competition.

An easier way of starting is to get your real estate license and work a few years for a Borker team and get paid right away.