At your scale, you would likely need to go full steam ahead and get the required licenses.

Disclaimer: While I’m a licensed attorney, I’m not your attorney.

takes time and experience and credibility and License to do this ..

Its worth having your brokers license if you want to make money helping other people buy and sell.

I liked real estate so I got licensed, worked on a bunch of different RE strategies, started developing and managed to get myself stretched thin very quickly again, I basically made the pendulum swing way too far and had to consolidate again to find my path.

One deal I closed last year was right next to a planned shopping center.Realtor Pocket Listings: As a licensed agent myself, I’ve built relationships with other agents who sometimes share “pocket listings” or properties not yet on the MLS.

Is it required to have a brokers license or be listed under someone that does? 

This can lead to "renegotiation" demands at the closing:(Other Potential Issues to Consider:Being in the chain of title is also exposure to potential legal issues.Selling an assignment may be a violation of a state's real estate statutes.Wholesaling w/o a real estate broker's license may violate your state's statutes.I'm sure there are more...

So to you "Greg's" I say; purchase an ip license from me.

@John Hanewich building new is always a good option especially if you have the necessary licenses and can do some of the work keeping costs down.